Liverpool have been linked with a move for West Brom loanee Ahmed Hegazi - but will reportedly face competition from Leicester.
The centre-back has impressed at the Hawthorns since arriving on loan from Al Ahly this summer and ESPN report that Liverpool have been in discussions with the 26-year-old's parent club.
The Reds are said to be facing competition from Leicester thought, with their head of recruitment Eduardo Macia having worked with the defender during their time at Fiorentina.
One stumbling block for Jurgen Klopp's hopes of landing the Egypt international is the option in West Brom's loan deal which means the Baggies can sign him on a permanent deal for €5million.
Reds squad revealed for Stoke clash
Liverpool forwards Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino are set to return for the trip to Stoke after being rested for Saturday's 1-1 draw at home to Chelsea.
Boss Jurgen Klopp left the duo out of the starting XI for the Anfield stalemate, but the Kop boss is poised to restore them to his side.
He said: "It made sense at this part of the season to use the strength of the squad. It’s not completely unlikely they will start [v Stoke].”
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Daniel Sturridge, their two replacements at the weekend, look most likely to miss out while Georginio Wijnaldum could come back into midfield at the expense of James Milner.
Klopp: Man City not invincible
Jurgen Klopp has offered hope to Liverpool fans by stating: “Manchester City are not invincible”.
The Reds boss admits that, while his side are much better than they were last season, his rivals at the top of the table are not taking it easy. But, as he prepared for a tough visit to Stoke on Wednesday in a tricky fixture the Merseyside club dare not lose with City so rampant, he remained positive.
“City are in a really good moment, but they don’t look unbeatable,” he said. “I saw the game against Huddersfield on Sunday. And yes, City did deserve to win, but Huddersfield had one or two moments as well.