Liverpool will reportedly move for Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Ante Coric in the January transfer window.
The 19-year-old, who has also previously been linked with Real Madrid and Barcelona, has drawn comparisons with Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric since breaking into the first-time picture at Dinamo.
According to The Sun, Liverpool are attempting to steal a march on their rivals and will move for the teenager once the winter transfer window opens for business at the start of 2017.
Manchester City have also been credited with an interest in Coric, who has scored once in 10 league appearances for Dinamo during the 2016-17 campaign.