Liverpool are stepping up their attempts to sign Crystal Palace and England centre-back Marc Guehi.
The Palace captain, 25, has one year left on his contract - but sources have told BBC Sport the Reds have held initial talks with a view to signing him this summer.
Liverpool are also trying to sign Parma centre-back Giovanni Leoni.
The 18-year-old Italian is not seen as a potential rival for Guehi but more as one for the future.
Palace chairman Steve Parish said earlier this week the club could sell Guehi this summer to avoid losing him for nothing in 12 months' time.