Manchester City are rivaling Liverpool for Roma midfielder Leandro Paredes.
The Gianluca Di Marzio website says Liverpool were the first Premier League outfit to take interest after watching Paredes impress during his loan spell with Empoli.
The 21-year-old has been influential for the Serie A outfit, netting twice including a winner against Lazio.
It's believed both City and Liverpool want to sign Paredes before his price inflates.
Roma are eager to keep Paredes for next campaign but will sell should they receive a lucrative offer.