Hoffenheim's Kerem Demirbay has claimed that he is aware of interest from Liverpool, amid reports the Reds were scouting the midfielder during a recent Champions League clash with Lyon.
The 25-year-old came through Borussia Dortmund's youth setup and later played for the reserve side, while now Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was the first team manager at Signal Iduna Park.
German outlet Bild claims that Liverpool's interest in Demirbay dates back to their Champions League qualifier against the Bundesliga outfit last season.
It is said that Reds manager Klopp consoled Demirbay in a 'fatherly' fashion after the Merseyside club's 4-2 win.