Christian Eriksen linked with Liverpool

Marc Overmars has confirmed Liverpool have been 'frequent visitors' to Ajax this season amid reports Christian Eriksen is Brendan Rodgers' top summer transfer target.

Eriksen has long been regarded as one of the brightest talents in European football and the Denmark international only has one more season to run on his Ajax contract.



The 21-year-old confirmed last week that he was uncertain about his long-term future at the Amsterdam ArenA as he had not received a 'detailed' offer of a contract extension.



Reports in the Dutch and English media have subsequently claimed that Liverpool are favourites to snap up Eriksen in a transfer worth around €20million (£16.9m).



Ajax technical director Overmars would not comment on the transfer rumours, but acknowledged that Liverpool have regularly had scouts watching their games.



"We have a list of scouts from foreign clubs who have visited us and Liverpool have been a frequent visitor," Overmars told De Telegraaf.



Eriksen has been repeatedly linked with a move to the Premier League, with Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur among the other clubs to have a reported interest.



Meanwhile, speculation has also suggested that Shakhtar Donetsk's Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Newcastle United winger Hatem Ben Arfa are alternatives for Rodgers if the Liverpool manager fails to land Eriksen.

Eriksen will not sign new Ajax deal

The Christian Eriksen saga at Ajax has taken another twist after it was revealed that he does not want to sign a new deal at the club.



The 20-year-old is one of Europe's brightest prospects and a number of top clubs have shown an interest in the midfielder.

Premier League giants Manchester United and Liverpool have both been linked with the Denmark international who, just last week, refused to give anything away about his future and made it clear that he was focused on life in Amsterdam.

But now the club's technical director Marc Overmars has lifted the lid on the situation surrounding the player and confessed that the youngster is prepared to wait and see which clubs firm up their interest before deciding on his future.

"Christian has informed us that he doesn't want to sign a new contract right now," he said. "I think he and his agent want to see what opportunities present themselves this summer.

"We want him to stay here for at least two more years, but the day he leaves us, he will be ready to play for the very best. He's a player even the biggest clubs in the world could do with having in their squad."