Liverpool are continuing talks for Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz after offering £109m for the Germany international and the German club are considering whether to ask for a player in return.
Mail Sport understands the Reds are close to demolishing the British transfer record for the Bayer Leverkusen star, who has made it clear he wants to move to Anfield.
Leverkusen want £126million for the 22-year-old but it is understood that middle ground will be found quickly.
The Bundesliga outfit are are now discussing the possibility of bringing a Liverpool player to the BayArena as part of the deal.