Liverpool are reportedly preparing to battle the likes of Arsenal and Juventus for the signature of Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli during this summer's transfer window.
The 23-year-old enjoyed a strong 2020-21 campaign at club level, scoring four times and providing three assists in 34 Serie A appearances, while he also helped Italy win Euro 2020.
Locatelli's future has been the subject of much speculation in recent weeks, with Arsenal and Juventus both said to be determined to sign him in the current market.
However, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, Liverpool have now entered the race for the Italian, who is thought to be valued by his Serie A club in the region of £34m.
Jurgen Klopp's side are looking to sign a new central midfielder during this summer's transfer window, having lost Georginio Wijnaldum to Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.
The Merseyside giants have also allegedly been offered the chance to sign Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, who could leave Old Trafford before the transfer deadline. body check tags ::
