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LIV Golf has continued its pursuit of Luke Donald’s European Ryder Cup heroes.

Not satisfied with the seismic signing of Jon Rahm at the end of 2023, LIV commissioner Greg Norman has attempted to entice three more players who starred in Europe’s victory in Rome last year.

The Telegraph first reported that Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton and Nicolai Hojgaard have all emerged as targets for the breakaway league ahead of its third season, starting next month.

And English duo Fleetwood and Hatton have now both confirmed that approaches have been made.

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Speaking to reporters at the Dubai Desert Classic, Fleetwood said: “I think people have been getting approached for a long, long time. So I don’t think it is like flash news that people are still getting approached by LIV.

“You know, some people will go and some people won’t. And then at some point we’ll either all play together or we won’t. Like everybody else, I’ll wait to find out.

“I’ll speak for myself as a professional golfer and still someone who is still chasing my childhood dreams and still trying to be the best golfer I can be. Until I decide I’ve had enough or retire, I’ll always be doing what I think is best for my golf game and, at the moment, that’s what I am doing. Who knows if that changes in the future. But, for now, that’s where I feel I want to be.”

Hatton, who has been linked with a move to a new LIV team captained Rahm, also confirmed talks.

“I’d say there’s several people who have had conversations,” he said. “I think that’s part and parcel of golf at the moment, but I’m quite happy playing the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.”

Pressed on whether he was staying put on golf’s traditional tours, Hatton said: “As of right now, yeah.”

Debutant Cameron Young leads Rory McIlroy and Adrian Meronk by two shots heading into the final round at the Emirates Club in Dubai.

Fleetwood is seven shots back from the American leader at seven-under, with Hatton a further four shots adrift.

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Ben Parsons joined bunkered as a Content Producer in 2023 and is the man to come to for all of the latest news, across both the professional and amateur games. Formerly of The Mirror and Press Association, he is a member at Halifax Golf Club and is a long-suffering fan of both Manchester United and the Wales rugby team.