Liverpool have reportedly been keeping a close eye on Netherlands midfielder Kees Smit, with the 20-year-old valued at £51.5m. The Reds reportedly watched Smit in action when his club, AZ Alkmaar, faced Sunderland in the Europa League this week.
The race for Smit's signature appears to be heating up, with Chelsea, Tottenham, Nottingham Forest, and Aston Villa also among the clubs reportedly monitoring the young talent.
In other transfer news, Tottenham are said to be leading the pursuit of 19-year-old Brazil defender Arthur Dias from Athletico Paranaense, who is valued at 30m euros. Monaco have also confirmed plans to sell United States striker Folarin Balogun in January.