Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton are set to go head-to-head over Lille midfielder Soualiho Meite.
The 22-year-old is currently impressing out on loan at Zulte Waregem, who are five points clear at the top of the Belgian top-flight.
The club have the option to make the move permanent for just over £250,000 and, aware of interest in Meite, they are set to do that as quickly as possible.
Then, according to reports, they are preparing to sell him to the highest bidder in January – and he could be on his way to England.