Red rivals chase Kezman

The Serbo-Montenegrin international is one of the most sought-after stars around in Europe and United and Liverpool have been linked with moves for him before.

PSV's technical director Frank Arnesen has now named Gerard Houllier and Sir Alex Ferguson as firm admirers of Kezman, and says that both the Reds and Red Devils are among the clubs clamouring for his signature.

The 24-year-old bagged four goals for PSV on Saturday to enhance his reputation and Arnesen says that they would reluctantly not stand in his way of a move if the money is right.

"Not only Manchester United and Liverpool, also four to five other clubs are interested," Arnesen told Canal Plus.

"If the money is good enough and if Kezman is happy with the club interested, it is very possible that he could leave (in January).

"We do not want to stand in his way, he has done so much for PSV over the past four years, and he has said in the past a few times that he would like to climb up the ladder a bit."

Kezman's agent Chiel Dekker was said to have had meetings with Barcelona and the player himself has said that he is ready to make the step to one of Europe's major leagues.

"I know that I am ready for the step. You have seen what has happened to Ruud van Nistelrooy," said Kezman.

"At a certain point you need to do that as a player."