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Danny Ings joins Liverpool: Why will the Reds have to pay over £5m in compensation for out-of-contract Burnley striker?

Ings has run down his contract with Burnley but Liverpool will still have to pay a large fee to complete his transfer

Jack de Menezes

Monday 08 June 2015 10:18 BST

Burnley striker Danny Ings has agreed to join Liverpool

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Liverpool have announced that they have agreed a deal with Burnley striker Danny Ings to sign him when his contract expires on 1 July.

However, despite Ings being close to becoming a Liverpool player subject to a completed medical after running down his contract, the Reds will still have to pay millions to sign him.

That’s because Premier League rule V.17.2 – commonly referenced to as a “Form 30” – means that any player under the age of 24 who leaves a club to join another English side will be eligible for a compensation fee providing they offered that player a new deal.

Who could Liverpool sign to replace Raheem Sterling?

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Who could Liverpool sign to replace Raheem Sterling?

Felipe Anderson

The Lazio midfielder has enjoyed his breakthrough season in Italy this year, but that has alerted a number of clubs across Europe including Liverpool. The 22-year-old Brazilian is contracted to the Serie A club until 2020 and will therefore cost a significant amount if he were to move this summer, but it’s believed he has the potential to become one of the most dangerous attacking midfielders in the world if he continues his steep development curve.

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Who could Liverpool sign to replace Raheem Sterling?

Theo Walcott

Arsenal’s pace merchant is finding it hard to break back into the first team after recovering from the ruptured cruciate ligament that sidelined him for over a year. With doubts over his fitness, his suitability to the current Arsenal side and whether he’s a better option compared to his team-mates, rumours have linked him with a dramatic Arsenal exit. Liverpool would be one of the teams in for the England winger, who can also play in attack, and given that his speed can terrify any defence he would be a suitable option to replace Sterling.

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Who could Liverpool sign to replace Raheem Sterling?

Marco Reus

Any move for Reus appears to be hinged on firing Brendan Rodgers and hiring Jürgen Klopp, and given the noises coming out of Anfield, it’s unlikely to happen this summer. But if another transfer window goes belly-up, don’t be surprised to see Klopp at the club soon after with Reus in tow. The Germany international is a wonderfully gifted player who combines pace and skill to dazzle defences. He has struggled with a persistent ankle injury in recent months, but he would add a proven quality to the Liverpool ranks.

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Who could Liverpool sign to replace Raheem Sterling?

Divock Origi

Rodgers already knows one signing he will see arrive at Anfield in the summer as Belgium striker Divock Origi will complete the permanent move he agreed last year, having spent the season on loan with Lille. Rodgers could look to revert to the tactics he deployed last season when he had Luis Suarez to pair up with Daniel Sturridge, and although Origi is nowhere near the level Suarez was at present, the Northern Irishman will hope he has unearthed a gem when he arrives in the Premier League.

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Who could Liverpool sign to replace Raheem Sterling?

Alexandre Lacazette

The French forward is being courted by the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea, but Liverpool could look to show a sign of intent by launching a bid for him before their rivals. Lacazette is equally adept at playing as a striker or out wide, and it would depend on how Rodgers would choose to deploy him to where he would feature. The France international has helped Lyon secure second in Ligue 1 and will finish the season as top goalscorers barring any heroics from Andre-Pierre Gignac, who trails by six goals.

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Who could Liverpool sign to replace Raheem Sterling?

Jeremy Menez

Menez’s brother and agent has fuelled talk of a move away from AC Milan by admitting he is likely to leave this summer, and even addressed rumours of a move to Liverpool as well as Monaco. However, at this point in time they are just rumours, and despite being able to play out wide he is more suited to an attacking role through the middle.

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Who could Liverpool sign to replace Raheem Sterling?

Ezequiel Lavezzi

The Argentine has fallen off the radar in recent months, but his future at Paris Saint-Germain remains far from certain and a move to the Premier League has always appeared on the cards. At home out wide on the wing, Lavezzi can also do a job up front, and would bring a physicality to the attack that is currently missing in Sterling, Philippe Coutinho and Jordan Ibe.

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Burnley approached Ings in the hope that they could persuade him to stay at the club and lead their attempt to return to the top flight at the first time of asking following relegation last month, but the England Under-21 made it clear he had no intention of remaining at Turf Moor.

Given that the Clarets made the offer to Ings, Liverpool will have to pay them a hefty compensation fee, thought to be between £5m and £6m.

Burnley striker Danny Ings will join Liverpool in July

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Burnley confirmed on Monday that they have rejected Liverpool’s offer, but will continue in talks with the Anfield club over the fee. Should the two clubs fail to reach an agreement, the decision will go to an independent tribunal who will set the fee that Liverpool must pay.

"Burnley Football Club has rejected an offer made by Liverpool but will continue to have dialogue with the club in order to reach a resolution over the fee," said a Burnley statement.

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