Liverpool are reportedly interested in RB Leipzig defender Dayout Upamecano - but are set to miss out on the youngster.

Upamecano, just 18, joined RBL in January and is one of Europe's most highly-rated young defenders.

According to Bild, the Reds have been tracking his progress ever since he switched to Leipzig from sister club Red Bull Salzburg in January.

But, a new five-year deal is on the table and set to be signed, raising his buy-out clause to €100million.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain set for first Liverpool start

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will get his first start for Liverpool in the Carabao Cup... with boss Jurgen Klopp predicting it can be a first step to greatness, writes David Maddock.

The 24-year-old quit Arsenal because he feared his career had stalled and took a massive pay cut, feeling his new manager could reinvigorate him and take him to the next level.

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Despite claims the £35million summer signing had not to fulfilled his potential, Klopp believes he is now at the right age to make vast progress.

“Probably when Alex was 18 or 19 ­people thought he would be ‘the man’ – as people think a lot of times pretty early – and immediately you put a ­rucksack on their back,” said Klopp of the weight of expectation on the player at the Emirates.

5 Liverpool players who have a point to prove against Leicester

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is set to give several of his fringe players a chance to shine when his side take on Leicester in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night.

The Reds made seven changes for the frustrating draw against Burnley at Anfield after their midweek Champions League clash with Sevilla, and Klopp has confirmed he will tinker with his lineup once again.

The game is the first of two trips to the King Power Stadium for Liverpool this week, with the two teams also facing off in the Premier League on Saturday.

Klopp's strongest eleven has largely been set in stone this season, meaning those given a chance in the League Cup tie will need to impress if they're to force their way into the Reds' first team plans.

CLICK HERE for five players who will be desperate to prove a point should they be given some game time