Turin sources state there is serious interest from Liverpool and that Jurgen Klopp has been following him for at least a year.
It is understood that the 24-year-old would cost in the region of €10m (£8.5m).
The Reds could now step up their plans with the aim to sign the defender in January.
The Brazilian has long been linked with a move to the Premier League.
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