Liverpool have launched a bid for AS Roma goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
Liverpool have had a £49m bid for Alisson rejected, reports the Liverpool Echo.
The Reds have made their move as concerns are growing that Real Madrid are on the verge of a deal.
Real themselves are in talks with Roma over a move for the Brazil international.
Liverpool remain hopeful they can snap up Alisson but may need to up their offer in order to get Roma's attention.