Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp could reportedly move for Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly in January amid the Reds' defensive injury crisis.

Klopp's dilemma at the back worsened in midweek as Joe Gomez suffered a serious injury while on England duty, with Virgil van Dijk already set to spend months on the sidelines.

With Liverpool's two first-choice centre-backs out for the long-term and Joel Matip struggling with an injury of his own up until very recently, speculation has been rife surrounding defensive reinforcements being brought in at Anfield in January.

According to The Mirror, Klopp has taken a liking to the highly-rated Koulibaly, and the Napoli man is firmly in his thoughts when it comes to planning business for the next transfer window.

Liverpool were one of the clubs linked with a move for the Senegalese defender over the summer, with Manchester City and Manchester United also credited with an interest, but Koulibaly's price tag proved too costly for potential suitors and the 29-year-old remained in Italy.

Schalke's Ozan Kabak and RB Leipzig's Dayot Upamecano have also been mentioned as potential January targets for the injury-hit Premier League champions.