Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is getting serious about a deal for Sevilla defender Diego Carlos.

The Reds were linked with the centre-back in January but reports at the time suggested they may wait until the summer.

Marca reports Klopp has reignited his interest in the 27-year-old with the Liverpool manager keen to find another partner for Virgil van Dijk.

Carlos only joined Sevilla in the summer of 2019 but hinted at the time he could use the club as a springboard.

"It was clear to me that coming to Sevilla was a huge step in my career as it's a big club," he said.

"If one day I leave, it will only be for one of the top teams in the world."