Liverpool have ramped up their efforts to sign Udinese star Rodrigo De Paul, who is also on Leeds United's radar. The Reds are looking to retain their Premier League crown this season and sit top of the table.
However, they have seen their recent form drop off and they have not won a match in three outings. It has allowed Manchester United the chance to leapfrog them if they gain just a point from their game in hand.
Liverpool have been ravaged by injuries, not just to their defence with Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez out, but further up the pitch.
They include summer signings Thiago Alcantara and Diogo Jota as well as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and Xherdan Shaqiri.
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