Liverpool are eyeing a move for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano... but his release clause could be set at an eye-watering €100million.
That is according to Bild, who say the Reds are keen on the Frenchman, 18, who joined Leipzig from Red Bull Salzburg in January.
Upamecano reportedly has a new deal on the table which would raise his buyout clause to the €100m mark.
The Reds paid Naby Keita's release clause, plus an additional premium, to Leipzig to secure hiss ervices from next summer.
Can passed fit... but Klopp has defensive worries
Jurgen Klopp has been given a boost ahead of this weekend's action following the return of Emre Can.
The German midfielder has been passed fit to play but the Reds' defensive headache remains, report the Liverpool Echo.
The Germany international returned to full training at Melwood on Thursday afternoon after picking up a knock in the draw against Burnley last weekend.
Can came through unscathed and is expected to be recalled to Klopp’s midfield as the Reds look to end a four-game winless run.
Klopp defends the Ox
Jurgen Klopp has leaped to the defence of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain after his nightmare first start for Liverpool.
The former Arsenal midfielder was widely criticised for a below-par performance against Leicester in the Carabao Cup during midweek.
“That’s the world of football," Klopp said in his pre-match press conference.
“It’s quite quick (criticism). He had a few good situations and a few unlucky situations. He did really well in the moments he is trying to adapt to the style of play.
“I can imagine (criticism). He didn’t make the best game in his life so people ask.. but I’m not in doubt.”