The race for Roma midfielder Leandro Paredes is heating up.
Gazzetta dello Sport says Liverpool and Manchester City are set to battle it out for Argentinian midfielder Paredes.
Paredes, 21, is currently on loan at Empoli where he has made 26 appearances to help them to 11th in the Serie A table.
Liverpool were first linked with the former Boca Juniors player in January after a deal for Alex Teixeira collapsed.
City have now joined the race as they prepare to overhaul their squad when Pep Guardiola arrives.