Liverpool are ready to step in as Manchester City's move for Benjamin Mendy stalls.

L'Equipe says City negotiations with the Ligue 1 club have hit stalemate over the £40 million asking price.

Mendy was one of the stars as Monaco demolished the Blues' chances of a place in the Champions League quarter-finals last season.

Now Liverpool have emerged as frontrunners to rival City's bid, while Chelsea are also on the alert in the hunt for the six foot one inch star.

Mendy was named in the French league's team of the year, and Monaco are digging in their heels, backed by the fact that Mendy only signed a five-year contract last summer.