Liverpool are pushing for a deal to try sign Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos, according to Diario Gol.
The Spanish news outlet claims that the Merseyside club want to land the 21-year-old from the European giants, who recently booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
It is understood that Ceballos is convinced he is moving to England at the end of the season to join a Premier League club after struggling for minutes at the Bernabeu.
The report details that Liverpool attempted to secure a deal for him in the January window, but are still chasing him.
Madrid president Florentino Perez will play a big role in sanction any potential exit and for now it seems like they want to keep him in Spain, despite him mainly being used as a substitute.
Good move for Liverpool?
Ceballos is a technically gifted young midfielder at Madrid and is understandably struggling for minutes in a world-class midfield.
The Spaniard could well be a success in the future and is a ball-playing midfielder that is comfortable in both attacking and defending.
He is clearly keen on a move to England to continue his development and Jurgen Klopp’s side should take a punt on him, especially if they lose Emre Can in the summer given the uncertainty around his future.
This Is Futbol rating: 7/10
Likely to happen?
Madrid are surely keen to keep one of their emerging talents at the club, but the pressure coming from the player and from Liverpool could well force a deal in the end.
There is still a long way until the summer window and for now it’s too early to say.
This Is Futbol rating: 5/10