Liverpool are chasing Reading striker Shane Long.
Long's form in the Championship has attracted top-flight interest, including from Everton.
talkSPORT says it is understood that Liverpool are keeping a close eye on the tie and could be ready to launch a cut-price bid for Long should the Royals fail in their promotion bid.
The 24-year-old, who only has a year left on his Reading contract, is desperate to try his hand in the Premier League and could be available for around £5m this summer.
