Liverpool and Manchester City are scrambling as Borussia Dortmund move for Borussia Monchengladbach star Mahmoud Dahoud.
The youngster is a top target for both Liverpool and City, where Ilkay Gundogan is convinced he could handle Premier League football.
However, BILD says BVB have made the first firm move for Dahoud ahead of the January market.
BVB have offered €15 million cash plus Nuri Sahin for the Gladbach ace.
Gladbach management are now waiting to see if BVB's move will flush out rival offers from the Premier League.