The manager claims Liverpool approached £72m star

Former Vitesse manager Leonid Slutsky has told EFE, that Liverpool tried to sign Martin Odegaard when he was a youngster at the club. Odegaard was on loan at Vitesse and his form in Holand apparently attracted the interest of Liverpool. "His time at Vitesse has been very important," Slutsky said. "He became one of the best players in the Eredivisie and had many offers in his pocket. Not only from Real Sociedad but also from Liverpool and Ajax. It is an honour to have had a share in Martin's growth as a footballer.” However, Odegaard remains contracted to Real Madrid, but he is currently on loan at Real Sociedad. His form over the past campaign has started to set pulses racing at the Bernabeu. If Odegaard had been brought to Liverpool he could have been the ideal addition to Jurgen Klopp’s current squad. El Desmarque claiming that he is now valued at £72 million. Source: HITC

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