Liverpool leapfrog United in chase for Italy superstar

Liverpool leapfrog United in chase for Italy superstar

Liverpool have leaped ahead of Manchester United in the race for Napoli star Jorginho.

The 26-year-old, who moved to Italy in 2014, has attracted attention from all over Europe with his performance for Maurizio Sarri’s side over the past two seasons.

As well as Manchester United, Manchester City are also alleged to be interested in the Italy international, who has earned three caps for his country.

However, according to bookmakers, it is Liverpool who lead the chase for the Brazilian born midfielder.

The Reds have emerged as 5/2 shots with Ladbrokes to land Jorginho, putting them level priced with Napoli’s rivals Juventus.

Real Madrid are also listed at 9/2.

Jurgen Klopp is understood to be bringing the Italian to Anfield alongside Naby Keita at the end of the season, who will join from RB Leipzig having agreed a deal with Liverpool last summer.

Klopp is keen to bolster his midfield options having lost Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona in January. Emre Can is also expected to leave the club in the summer for Serie A giants Juventus – and hence both Keita and Jorginho have been eyed as natural replacements for the midfield pair.

Jorginho’s contract at Napoli expires in June of 2020.

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