Derby County boss Frank Lampard is chasing Liverpool midfielder Harry Wilson.
The Sun says Rams boss Lampard looks to have stolen a march on his old rival Steven Gerrard for the young Kop attacker who is available on loan.
The Championship side have come up with the best offer for the Welsh youngster ahead of a host of other sides in the English second tier.
Rangers also fancied their chances of convincing Wilson to move north of the border and Scottish champions Celtic were monitoring his situation.
Wilson, 21, was pulled out of Liverpool's pre-season game at Bury yesterday as they prepare to finalise the move to the Rams.