Liverpool chief Damien Comolli is interested in Napoli midfielder Marek Hamsik.
The Slovakia international has been influential in Napoli's drive to second place on the Serie A table this season.
Hamsik has confessed an ambition to play for Manchester United and admits a move to England is attractive.
Slovakian media sources say Comolli has Hamsik on his shopping list and Reds boss Roy Hodgson has used his contacts in Italy to check up on the player's character and fitness record.
Napoli insist no decision will be made on his sale until the end of the season.
