Liverpool have reportedly added Brighton and Hove Albion's £100m-rated centre back Luka Vuskovic to their shortlist ahead of next summer.
Vuskovic, 19, only joined the Seagulls from fellow Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur for a club-record £46m in the summer, but is already attracting interest from Europe's biggest sides.
The Croatia international spent last season on loan at Bundesliga side Hamburg, quickly establishing himself as one of the top defensive prospects in Europe.
A 10-cap international, Vuskovic has been central to Brighton's exceptional start to the current campaign, which sees them sat second in the Premier League table, having already defeated both Arsenal and Manchester City in the league.
According to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg via X, Liverpool have added the 19-year-old to their shortlist ahead of next season.
He reports that Liverpool are "regularly" monitoring the Croatian international, with a view to making a move for his signature next summer.
Plettenberg reports that there is currently no release clause in Vuskovic's contract next summer, which expires in 2031, with Brighton set to hold out for around £100m to part with the defender.
He also mentions that while the former Spurs man is happy under Fabian Hurzeler on the South Coast, his dream is to play for Spanish giants Real Madrid at some point in his career.
As question marks continue to be raised over the future of their legendary defender Virgil van Dijk, who's contract expires at the end of the current season, it's no surprise to see the Reds exploring the centre back market ahead of the summer.
