Liverpool and Everton will reportedly go head to head for the signature of Lille midfielder Soualiho Meite.
The 22-year-old, who has previously been linked with West Ham United, is currently on loan at Belgian side Zulte-Waregem.
According to The Mirror, both Liverpool and Everton have watched the former France Under-20 international in recent months and will battle for his services in the January transfer window.
Meite joined Lille from Auxerre in 2013 and has made 30 Ligue 1 appearances for the French outfit.