Sigurdsson To Make His Choice

Gylfi Sigurdsson is set to choose between Liverpool and Spurs in the next 24 hours. The Hoffenheim midfielder is the subject of £8million bids from the two Premier League sides, both of which have been accepted by the Bundesliga side.

Sigurdsson played under Anfield boss Brendan Rodgers at Swansea during the second half of last season and the Reds were though to be favourites to secure his signature. However, Tottenham have offered better personal terms than Liverpool and the 22-year-old Iceland international was said this week to be inching towards White Hart Lane.

But Sigurdsson’s father Sigurdur Adalsteinsson claims his son’s decision will come down to footballing rather than financial reasons.

“Gylfi wants to play at the highest level possible – every player wants to do that – but the opportunity has to be right,” he said.

“He hasn’t made up his mind yet. There are plenty of clubs interested in him. There are some in Germany, but Gylfi wants to play in England.

“The main aim for Gylfi is to be in as good a team as he can be and play for the best club possible. He is no different to anyone else.

“Liverpool and Tottenham are both in Europe next season so that is not the question.

“I have seen the stories that he is demanding a certain amount of money per week and they are rubbish. He just wants a normal salary and to be on the same as other players at the club.

“The bottom line is he just wants to play and the main thing football-wise is to find the right team which will suit him the most.

“It always helps when you know the coach like Brendan Rodgers. He is a very good trainer. But does that mean Liverpool? Maybe – maybe not. He is thinking what is best to do and will have a decision by Sunday.”

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