Liverpool are keeping tabs on Holland forward Eljero Elia as Roy Hodgson looks to strengthen his attacking options.

Elia, who plays for German side Hamburg, is regarded as one of the most exciting talents in Europe and played an important role as a substitute as Holland reached the World Cup final earlier this summer.

Hodgson is monitoring the 23-year-old after missing out on a forward at the end of the summer transfer window.

The Liverpool manager wants to bolster his support options for star striker Fernando Torres after his late move for Bayern Munich frontman Mario Gomez fell through.

Elia, who can play as both a winger and a striker, is seen as a direct replacement for Ryan Babel, who himself is available for transfer and was close to moving to West Ham or Tottenham on deadline day.