Hannover are ready to step in for Liverpool midfielder Lazar Markovic.

The Serb has been put up for sale by the Reds and has attracted an offer from Fiorentina.

However, Liverpool's €18m asking price is proving too rich for the Italians.

Neue Presse says Hannover are also interested and if Fiorentina pull out of negotiations, they'll step in.

The Germans hope to do business with Liverpool over an initial loan for the midfielder.