by Mark Bassey

According to reports, Liverpool have triggered Loic Remy’s release clause set around £8.5 million.

The France striker has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal, but the Gunners are understood to have baulked at the amount he demanded to earn per week and stalled on a move.

However, Brendan Rodgers, who is keen to add firepower to his squad after Luis Suarez’s departure, is set to sign Remy from Queens Park Rangers.

The 27-year-old spent last season on loan at Newcastle and Harry Redknapp revealed this week that he is keen on Champions League football next term.

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