Preston's Northern Ireland international midfield starlet Adam Barton is interesting Liverpool.
The Mirror says Liverpool are ready to buy Barton as they build a squad for the future.
The Anfield club have been plotting raids on several youngsters in a bid to return to their old philosophy of grooming top young talent.
North End have been asking for £5million for the 19-year-old, but Liverpool hope to lower the price with add-ons.