Liverpool are challenging Juventus for the signing of Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners.
Liverpool see the Holland international as an alternative to Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham.
Juventus are pushing to close an agreement for Koopmeiners ahead of the summer market.
But Il Corriere dello Sport says the Reds are "the biggest obstacle" when it comes to Juventus aims of signing the midfielder.
Atalanta are prepared to do business for 35-40m.