Liverpool have made an approach for Marseille centre-back Duje Caleta Car as deadline day approaches but the French side's struggle to find a replacement has left a move in doubt.
The Croatia international came close to joining West Ham United last summer, but turned them down in hopes of playing Champions League football in the future.
Car, who is comfortable on the ball and a left-sided defender, is a key member of Andre Villas-Boas' side - starting 24 times for the Ligue 1 outfit this season - and has now emerged as a target to bolster Liverpool's backline.