Premier League clubs are circling for Udinese midfielder Emmanuel Badu.
The 24 year-old Ghana international is emerging as a major target for English clubs ahead of the January market.
Udine sources say Liverpool, Hull City and West Bromwich Albion are all keen on Badu.
Badu has spent the past four years with Udinese, having been brought to Europe by Spain's Recreativo.
Badu had trials in England with Middlesbrough and Wolves in 2008.
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