Liverpool have made contact with Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, it has been revealed.
Naples' Il Mattino says Liverpool have discussed a possible move for Koulibaly with the Napoli defender's agent.
The Senegal defender has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in recent weeks.
Manchester United have been credited with interest in Koulibaly, 27, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer eyes a new centre-back.
However, Liverpool are thinking about making an official bid for Koulibaly.
The defender has been on Jurgen Klopp's radar for some time and Liverpool have now contacted Koulibaly's agent.