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Cleo hints at Reds move

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Partizan Belgrade's star striker Cleo admits he would not say 'no' to a potential move to Liverpool.

Striker tempted by a potential move to England

Partizan Belgrade's star striker Cleo admits he would not say 'no' to a potential move to Liverpool. The 25-year-old Brazilian is a surprise January transfer target of Reds boss Roy Hodgson, who is keen to bolster his attacking options. The player, who holds Serbian citizenship, has already scored an incredible nine goals in Champions League action this season, including a goal in the home defeat against Arsenal. Cleo recently admitted that he was in the dark about reports linking him with a move to Anfield. However, Partizan's board are said to have welcomed speculation for the former Red Star Belgrade hit man and may consider offers in the region of their valuation, which is reportedly around £12million. Cleo has now issued a come and get me plea to the Reds, although admitting that Partizan will eventually decide his future.

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He told Serbian reporters: "I will only leave Belgrade if I get an offer which I couldn't say no to. "Liverpool are one of the biggest clubs in the world and who wouldn't like to play football at Anfield? "My club will have the last answer. They will do what will be best for them. "I would like to play in a country which would be best for my family, but I don't know if that would be England, although I've heard a lot of good things about the UK."