Liverpool and Chelsea are reportedly set to go head to head for the services of Marseille star Nicolas Nkoulou.

According to Corriere dello Sport, Lazio will also rival the Premier League duo for the signing in January.

The defender is reportedly rated at £8.5million, with both sides looking to strengthen their back four.

Jürgen Klopp will hope to land the stopper as he looks to continue to improve the Anfield side.

Liverpool are also interested in signing Lazio midfielder Lucas Biglia , according to Gazzetta World.

Biglia has been in fine form throughout this season, increasing his stock across Europe.

The Reds have reportedly made an 'enticing offer', amid interest from Real Madrid and Inter Milan for the player's services.

Biglia apparently will only move to a club where he is guaranteed a starting berth, making Anfield a more likely destination than the Bernabeu.

Source: Daily Mirror

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