Babel set to move to Hoffenheim from Liverpool

Babel set to move to Hoffenheim from Liverpool

Published Jan. 24, 2011 11:00 p.m. ET

Liverpool says Netherlands winger Ryan Babel will fly to Germany on Tuesday to complete a transfer to Bundesliga club Hoffenheim.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish had said earlier Monday that Babel ''is staying here'' after talks between the player and Hoffenheim had reportedly broken down over personal terms.

But a later statement on Liverpool's website reported that Babel is set to agree to a move.

The two clubs agreed a fee last week for Babel, who has struggled to receive first-team football at Anfield over the past two seasons.

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Babel would be a replacement at Hoffenheim for Senegal striker Demba Ba, who says he is joining English team West Ham on loan for the rest of the season.

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