Liverpool are to compete with Juventus to sign Atalanta starlet Franck Kessie, according to reports in Italy.

Italian outlet Calciomercato say the Serie A giants are leading the chase for the highly-rated 19-year-old, but Liverpool are also said to be in the hunt having scouted Kessie extensively.

The Reds are said to have had the midfielder watched twice this season, and have kept a close eye on his progress with Atlanta.

Kessie has scored five times in his first four matches of the campaign from a holding midfield role, helping Gino Gasperini's side to fifth in the Italian top flight.

Manchester United, Manchester City, Napoli, Sevilla, Roma, Monaco and Chelsea have also reportedly watched Kessie this term.

Source: Liverpool Echo

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