5 Indian-origin players who were linked to big European clubs

Modified Apr 19, 2017 18:41 IST

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 08: Ryhs Williams of the Perth Glory makes space during the round one A-League match between the Perth Glory and the Central Coast Mariners at nib Stadium on October 8, 2016 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/Getty Images) — Rhys Williams captained Middlesbrough during his time on Teesside

#4 Luciano Narsingh – Liverpool

SWANSEA, WALES - APRIL 02: Swansea winger Luciano Narsingh takes on Stewart Downing of the Boro during the Premier League match between Swansea City and Middlesbrough at Liberty Stadium on April 2, 2017 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) — Narsingh joined Swansea in January 2017

26-year-old Narsingh is the son of a Sikh-Indian immigrant who now plies his trade for Premier League outfit Swansea. The Dutch international started his senior career at Heerenveen before moving to PSV Eindhoven in the summer of 2012.

Before moving to Swansea, Narsingh attracted interest from Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, who were looking for a replacement for the Africa Cup of Nations-bound Sadio Mane in January, but the pacey winger instead went on to join Paul Clement’s Swans.

Despite having Indian roots, Narsingh has represented Netherlands from under-18s upwards to the senior national team. He has played 16 games for the Dutch national team so far, scoring four goals.

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