Liverpool have tabled a bid for Atletico Madrid fullback Sime Vrsaljko.
Italian transfer guru Tancredi Palmeri has made the claim.
The Reds have been linked with a move for the Croatia international in recent weeks.
Meanwhile, an Atletico official said: “Sime is a big player and all big players have a value.
“We are happy when other clubs look at our players, this is normal and it is positive for us.
"The truth is Sime has been injured and when he has played for us he has done very well, but it is a fact that Juanfran has done superbly also."
Source: tribalfootball.com