Liverpool have reportedly made an official transfer enquiry for long-term target Yves Bissouma after Brighton placed a £40million price tag on the Mali midfielder.
Bissouma has long been on Liverpool's radar and was linked to an Anfield move as early as last Christmas but began the season in Albion colours after a deal with the Reds failed to materialise.
However, Jurgen Klopp's side have now made an opening move for Bissouma, according to the Express.
Brighton have set their asking price but are reluctant to sell the 24-year-old after already unloading Ben White to Arsenal for £50m this summer.