Liverpool and Arsenal are chasing Lazio striker Keita Balde Diao.
The Sunday Express says the two Premier League giants will go head-to-head for the 19 year-old in January.
Brendan Rodgers had scouts watching him last season and Arsene Wenger is reportedly also keen.
Reports in Italy suggest bids for the Spanish born Senegalese forward were rejected last week but the club are thought to be willing to cash in if offers reach the 30m mark.
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