Liverpool have stepped up their pursuit of PSV Eindhoven winger Memphis Depay.

The Sunday Mirror says Reds scouts targeted the player more than two years ago and have been keeping a very close relationship with both him and his agent, Alex Kroes.

A delegation from Liverpool has visited PSV every month this season and spent a lot of time this week with Kroes, also watched the 21-year-old's last game in his presence.

Manchester United and Tottenham have also asked to be informed when the bidding starts, but according to friends the player is keen to join Liverpool.