Liverpool and Real Madrid are actively in contact with Rennes for teenager Eduoard Camavinga.
Le 10 Sport says the 2018 Champions League finalists are both chasing Camavinga for the summer market.
And there's a belief Rennes will be prepared to sell after Nicolas Holveck replaced Olivier Letang as club president.
The 17 year-old could be allowed to leave at the end of this season for a fee of €42m.
It's suggested Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is keen as he plans to overhaul his midfield, with Adam Lallana and Xherdan Shaqiri both expected to be moved on