The 'new Joel Matip' could be on his way to Anfield, with Liverpool weighing up a move for Schalke's Malick Thiaw.
The towering centre-half is just 18-years-old but has been impressing for Schalke's under-19 side, and briefly made his debut in the Bundesliga this season.
The Reds' scouts have been impressed by the talent and according to the Mirror, the world champions could swoop in to trigger the teen's bargain £7million release clause.
Matip has become one of Liverpool's best transfer after joining on a free from Schalke
Thiaw's contract runs out in 2021 and Schalke are scrambling to secure him long term, so Liverpool will have to move fast.