Liverpool have launched a bid for AS Roma goalkeeper Alisson Becker.

Liverpool have had a £49m bid for Alisson rejected, reports the Liverpool Echo.

The Reds have made their move as concerns are growing that Real Madrid are on the verge of a deal.

Real themselves are in talks with Roma over a move for the Brazil international.

Liverpool remain hopeful they can snap up Alisson but may need to up their offer in order to get Roma's attention.