Liverpool are ready to splash out for Athletic Bilbao prospect Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta.
De Galarreta, 17, is being followed by Liverpool, Barcelona and Arsenal, despite not tasting first team action with Bilbao as yet.
Basque sources say Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is determined to win De Galarreta's signature as the Reds continue their youth talent signing spree.
In recent months, Liverpool have aggressively snapped up the likes of Raheem Sterling, Jonjo Shelvey and Suso.
