Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers are chasing Schalke defender Kyriakos Papadopoulos.
The Sunday Mirror says the Greek defender has been on Rodgers' radar for a couple of seasons but the time is now right for the Reds boss to strike.
Papadopoulos, 23, has been on loan at Bayer Leverkusen this season as he continues his rehabilitation following a lengthy lay-off with a knee injury.
He has been loaned out by Schalke but has no intention of returning to the club and is seeking pastures new.
Rodgers has scouted the Greece international extensively during the past few seasons and he is now out of contract.