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Liverpool and Man City among top European clubs 'interested in summer move for surprise Romanian defender' with release clause of just £21m

Romanian defender Andrei Ratiu is reportedly attracting interest from a host of top European clubs including Premier League rivals Liverpool and Manchester City.

The 26-year-old right back has been a mainstay in the Rayo Vallecano side that is pushing for European qualification in LaLiga. Ratiu has played in all but two of their 29 league matches, scoring twice and providing three assist.

More importantly he is part of a defensive unit with a record bettered only by the top four sides in the division.

According to Sport Bild, Ratiu could be available for just £21million this summer.