Liverpool are set to face significant competition from Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Juventus in the race to sign Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi.
According to Joe Short of the Daily Express, Spanish outlet Deportivo Mundo are reporting Liverpool and Arsenal are set to bid for the Spaniard, who could be acquired for £16 million.
Further, AS relay La Gazzetta dello Sport's report that Juve have made an enquiry regarding a transfer, and the Evening Standard's Tom Collomosse notes Spurs "are also believed to be monitoring the situation.