Liverpool have reportedly joined Manchester United in the race to sign Real Madrid star James Rodriguez.
The Colombia international looks set to leave the Bernabeu after struggling for game time under Zinedine Zidane.
And Spanish outlet Don Balon say the Reds are now among the clubs interested in snapping him up.
Liverpool are willing to match his £52million price tag, while the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan and Bayern Munich are also keen.
However, the 25-year-old is said to favour a move to their fierce rivals United instead.
Rodriguez rose to prominence at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and enjoyed a fine first season in the Spanish capital thereafter, but he struggled during the 2015-16 campaign and hasn't reached the same heights this season, either.
Team-mate Isco has been the more consistent of the two during his limited appearances, however. He's consequently played more when injuries have opened up a spot in the starting XI.
The belief is Rodriguez could return to his best with consistent playing time, something he likely won't find in Madrid. Spending £65 million on the Colombian would be a risky move and uncharacteristic of the Reds, who have been more careful with their spending under manager Jurgen Klopp when compared to other top Premier League clubs.
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