Liverpool are focusing on a deal for Napoli fullback Faouzi Ghoulam.

The Sunday Express says the Reds are ready to make a move for Ghoulam in a bid to head off interest from Manchester City.

The Algerian international is out of contract at the end of the season and talks about a new deal have stalled over a release clause.

City want Ghoulam as a replacement for Benjamin Mendy who is ready to miss the rest of the season after having an operation on damaged knee ligaments.

Liverpool have been tracking him for the last year and rate him as one of the best left-backs in Europe - but will have to move now or risk losing him.