Premier League champions Liverpool are set to rival Inter Milan for Lille defender Sven Botman, according to reports.
A lack of defensive options for the Reds has been apparent for several months following the long-term injuries sustained to Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez.
According to French outlet Foot Mercato, Jurgen Klopp is keen on signing Botman with the Anfield club having already contacted the Dutchman's agent last month, while Inter Milan have also made enquiries about the 20-year-old.
Lille had reportedly set a £45m valuation for Botman, but the Ligue 1 side would now be willing to sell the defender for around £27m due to the financial repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic.
Botman, who joined the French side from Ajax for just £9m six months ago, has become a first-team regular for Lille this season alongside former Southampton centre-back Jose Fonte.
The youngster has started in all 16 top-flight matches for Lille, who sit top of the Ligue 1 table, and has played in a backline which has kept eight clean sheets so far this campaign.
Oliver Thomas
