Babel ready to leave Liverpool

Babel is desperate for regular first team action to boost his World Cup hopes.

“There have been a lot of things promised, but they haven’t been followed up,” Babel told De Telegraaf.

“I would get to play for more minutes and have more chances, but after the first defeat, I only lost my place.”

He added: “I think half a season at Ajax with a view to the World Cup wouldn’t be a bad idea. I can add something to the Ajax squad.

“Loaning me out was not an option (in the summer). Now we have agreed to review the situation in January.

“I see the current situation as a signal that I really have to get playing.”