Liverpool are interested in signing Norwich City left-back Jamal Lewis for £10m as cover for Andy Robertson.
Northern Ireland defender Lewis, 22, made 28 Premier League appearances in 2019-20, scoring once, as the Canaries were relegated.
Norwich are thought to be keen on Reds left-back Yasser Larouci, which could help a deal be reached.
Algeria-born Larouci, 19, has one year left on his contract and is keen to get more playing time.
His onfor the Premier League champions came in the FA Cup, with 34-year-old midfielder James Milner usually covering for Scotland captain Robertson, 26, when needed.
Liverpool sold Croatia centre-back Dejan Lovren to Zenit St Petersburg for £10.9m in July.
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