Liverpool are reportedly plotting to hijack a deal for Everton target Axel Witsel.
Witzel had been earmarked as a potential marquee signing to herald Ronald Koeman’s Goodison Park reign but the Reds have entered that particular race.
Everton were expected to break their club record to land the Zenit St Petersburg midfielder but reports in Italy claim they are now set to face a challenge from their local rivals.
Tuttomercatoweb claim Jurgen Klopp has turned his attention to the £30 million-rated Witsel as he looks to further bolster his midfield options following January’s capture of Marko Grujic from Red Star Belgrade.
Other Premier League clubs are also said to be in the mix for the 27-year-old, including Manchester United and Chelsea.