Liverpool have set their sights on a highly-rated Juventus midfielder, according to the latest report in Italy.

The Reds have been linked to several names in the past couple of days, and reports in Italy now claim that they have made enquiries about bringing in one of Italy’s most recent debutants.

Arne Slot’s side is expected to be very busy this summer, and some big names have been named as options.

But for every Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike, Liverpool are also closely monitoring lesser-known cheaper alternatives.

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The club are open to taking advantage of opportunities in the market, akin to their signing of Federico Chiesa last summer.

And according to Gazzetta dello Sport, they are eyeing one such opportunity this summer, and it comes in the form of interest in On-loan Lazio midfielder Nicolo Rovella.

According to the Italian news outlet, Liverpool have made enquiries for the 23-year-old defensive midfielder, and it will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for him in the coming weeks.

The report claims that Lazio have an obligation to make the loan move from Juventus permanent, under certain conditions.

However, the Old Lady are under financial pressure, and they could be forced to sell the 23-year-old immediately after signing him in the summer if they fail to secure Champions League qualification.

However, the report claims that Slot’s side will have to battle Arsenal for the versatile midfielder, who made his Italy debut last November.

Liverpool are expected to be in the market for a defensive midfielder after failing to sign one last summer.

6 role, Slot would appreciate another ball-playing defensive midfielder in his squad.

Rovella fits the mould of the player Slot is looking for.

The young Italian could be an upgrade on Wataru Endo.

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