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Valencia join the chase for Liverpool midfielder Sissoko

Valencia have launched a rival bid for Liverpool midfielder Momo Sissoko to try to stop him heading for Juventus.

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Liverpool are willing to accept a £10million bid from the Italian giants for 22-year-old Sissoko.

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Face off: Valencia will battle Juventus for Sissoko's signature

But Valencia boss Ronald Koeman is trying to persuade Sissoko to return to his former club.

Koeman needs a ball-winning midfielder to replace the departing Manuel Fernandes, who is heading for Everton.

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