Liverpool are tracking Tottenham midfielder Victor Wanyama, it has been claimed.

The Daily Mail says Liverpool are monitoring developments with Wanyama.

Manchester United and Chelsea have also taken note that the Kenya international has been used sparingly by Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino following his return from injury.

The news comes after Liverpool U18 coach Steven Gerrard name-checked Wanyama when discussing the type of player the first team needed.

With Emre Can weighing up a summer move to Juventus, Gerrard said: "I think Liverpool would benefit from a monster of a central midfielder, a holder.

"A Wanyama-type player who does sit in and is disciplined, and he would give more protection to the back four.

"Emre Can's leaving, obviously Keita's coming in. But Keita is a No 8, Keita is a dribbler, and a runner.

"The way he (Klopp) plays he plays 4-3-3 more often than not. So you can accommodate a Henderson and a Keita."