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Liverpool 'enter the race for £40m Udinese star Rodrigo De Paul'... but Jurgen Klopp's men face battle with Leeds who 'have been tracking the midfielder since last summer'

Liverpool have informed Udinese of their interest in landing star midfielder Rodrigo De Paul, according to reports.

The 26-year-old has scored three goals and assisted two more in 15 Serie A appearances this season, and has 28 goals in 158 games for the Italian side overall since joining from Valencia in 2016.

And according to The Sun, the Argentina international - who is valued at around £40million - has now been identified by the Reds' in-depth scouting system as the Premier League champions look to add further quality in a bid to retain their crown.