Liverpool have reportedly joined the race for long-time Leeds United target Rodrigo De Paul, but they could also face competition from Inter Milan for the Udinese midfielder.
The Argentina international has been linked with a move to Elland Road since last summer after an impressive spell with the Serie A club, who he joined in 2014 from Valencia.
Leeds may therefore bring their plans forward and make a January bid for the £40 million-rated midfielder, although Inter could provide further competition.
Udinese are unlikely to let their star man and captain go without a fight, though.
The Serie A side’s sporting director Pierpaolo Marino said on Sunday that the Pozzo family that owns the club “never sell top players in January”.
“I can confirm that he will stay (in January)", he added. “He will leave, if the right offers come in, next summer."
De Paul has established a reputation as one of Serie A’s top attacking midfielders in recent seasons, scoring 28 goals and providing 28 assists in 163 games for Udinese.
