Liverpool are preparing to go head-to-head with Manchester City in the battle for Virgil van Dijk’s signature.
The Southampton defender has already attracted interest from the Reds’ local rivals Everton in recent weeks and could be set for a January move away.
Reports in Van Dijk’s homeland suggest that officials at both Anfield and the Etihad Stadium have extensively monitored his fortunes for Claude Puel’s side.
De Telegraaf claim that scouts for both clubs have kept tabs on the Holland international in each game he has played for the South Coast side since October.
According to the Dutch newspaper, an offer of just £25 million may be enough to secure his release from St Mary’s during next month’s transfer window.