Liverpool target Sidney Sam can leave Bayer Leverkusen for a knockdown 2.5m..
The attacker's contract carries the affordable buyout clause.
Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voller knows the task in front of him, securing Sam, is tough, but has pledged to speak to the winger in the festive season.
"We have agreed that we will get together at Christmas," Voller admitted to Bild.
"It will be difficult," he added.
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