Liverpool are emerging as favourites to land Sevilla defender Diego Carlos.

Manchester City and Liverpool were set to go head-to-head to land Carlos.

The Premier League rivals were both keen on signing the defender - before City had an offer for Nathan Ake accepted by Bournemouth.

The development at Dean Court gives Liverpool leg up in the race for Carlos, though competition from Barcelona also exists.

The 27-year-old Brazilian centre back has had an outstanding season with Sevilla to establish himself as one of the best defenders in Europe.

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is on the look out for a centre back after allowing Dejan Lovren to leave Anfield this week. Carlos' buyout clause is set at £70m.