Liverpool and Tottenham target Divock Origi: I have always dreamed of the Premier League

 

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In demand: Both Spurs and Liverpool are keeping tabs on the Lille striker
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Andy Hodgson24 June 2014

Belgium striker Divock Origi has admitted that he's always dreamed of playing in the Premier League.

The 19-year old Lille striker has attracted the interests of both Liverpool and Tottenham, and came off the bench to score the 88th minute winner against Russia.

That goal secured Belgium's place in the last 16, but while Origi admits he's always wanted to play in England, he insists that nothing will be decided until after the World Cup.

"As a little boy I always dreamed of playing in the Premier League but I'm still young and now I'm in an important tournament so I'm try to focus on the team," he said.

"Then my entourage will see with Lille what I'll do."

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New Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is keen to improve the strike force at White Hart Lane and is prepared to offload Emmanuel Adebayor and Roberto Soldado.

However Liverpool, who have already bought Rickie Lambert from Southampton this summer, are also in the hunt as they look to build a squad capable of competing in the Champions League as well as the three domestic competitions.

Origi made 30 appearances in Ligue 1 last season, including 12 starts, with a goal return of five from 25 attempts.

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