Roy Hodgson is hoping to land Bryan Ruiz as his first big signing for Liverpool Football Club.

According to reports in The Mirror, the Reds manager is prepared to pay as much as £13million for the Costa Rica international, who can play on the left flank or as a striker.

The 24-year-old enjoyed an excellent 2009-2010 season, scoring 24 goals in 34 appearances as FC Twente won the Dutch championship for the first time in their history.

Hodgson had Ruiz watched last term and was lining up him for a move to Fulham, and he has continued his interest now he is in the hotseat at Anfield.

It is believed the Liverpool coach has already been in touch with Twente, as he looks to make their star man his first big signing since arriving on Merseyside.

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