Liverpool are ready to compete with Chelsea for Benfica midfielder Nemanja Matic.
The Daily Express says Jose Mourinho is known to be an admirer and was linked with a move to bring the Serbian international back to the club over the summer.
However, reports in Portugal suggest that Liverpool have now entered the race for the 25-year-old.
According to O Jogo, Brendan Rodgers has made Matic's signing a priority in January as he seeks to strengthen his midfield.
