Liverpool are said to be ahead of Juventus in the battle to sign Franck Kessie.
Jurgen Klopp has already sent scouts to observe the Atlanta midfielder this season with a view to a potential transfer in next month’s window.
Chelsea and Tottenham have both emerged as potential suitors for the teenager, who has made no secret of his desire to someday move to the Premier League.
But the latest reports in Italy indicate that the Reds have jumped ahead of Juventus in the increasing battle to land the Ivory Coast international.
Calciomercato claim that Klopp is prepared to offer up to £21 million to edge ahead of the Serie A champions, who are only willing to pay £12.5M.
Juve allegedly have an agreement with Atlanta, who do not want to lose Kessie until next summer, to have first refusal but are in danger of missing out on one of their targets.