English giants Liverpool are chasing Udinese's Ghana internnational midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu as Brendan Rodgers draws up his list of January targets.
Reds boss Rodgers is desperate to bring in a handful of new players in the new year, having recently bemoaned the clubââ¬â¢s lack of depth.
And while adding another full-back remains a clear priority, Liverpool are also in need of a natural defensive midfielder, and Ghanaian Agyemang-Badu is a new target.
The 23-year-old is rising star in Serie A and has been personally recommended to Rodgers by his European scouts.
Liverpool have been informed of the playerââ¬â¢s desire to play in the Premier League, and are now planning a ã7million bid.
Agyemang-Badu can play in both midfield and defence, meaning he would provide valuable cover as Rodgersââ¬â¢ men chase Champions League football.
Arsenal and Tottenham have both previously scouted the player, who is famed for his powerful and aggressive approach.
Agyemang-Badu, who can play in both midfield and defence, has made 11 Serie A appearances for Udinese this term.
He came close to signing for Stoke City during the summer transfer.