Liverpool have emerged as frontrunners to land Alexis Mac Allister, with his Brighton team-mates believing the midfielder is destined for Anfield.
The 24-year-old, integral in Argentina winning the World Cup, has suitors from across Europe after two stellar seasons on the south coast.
The expectation is that Mac Allister will seal a move this summer and his father and representative, Carlos, is handling the negotiations.
Both Manchester clubs are among those keeping watch of the situation, with the former Boca Juniors man likely to cost up to £70million.
Sources at the Amex Stadium claimed that the squad have openly discussed the prospect of Mac Allister sealing a switch to Liverpool in the coming months.