Liverpool are reportedly prepared to pay £27m to sign Ajax defender Perr Schuurs during the January transfer window.

With Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez both suffering long-term injuries, Jurgen Klopp has often used Fabinho in their place at the back.

However, Liverpool's midfield has now started to become stretched, leaving Klopp to give more thought to new additions at the midway point of the campaign.

According to Corriere dello Sport, the Merseyside giants may follow up their interest in Dutch prospect Schuurs.

The 21-year-old, who only has 19 months remaining on his contract, has established himself as a regular in the centre of Ajax's defence this season.

Liverpool allegedly feel that a bid of £27m will be enough to get a deal over the line.