Liverpool have offered £19.5m [€22m] for Besiktas defender Domagoj Vida but have been told to increase their bid to £26m [€30m] according to the AMK sports newspaper.
The report is the latest in a seemingly never ended flood of reports linking the Reds with Vida over the past few weeks.
The AMK story claims that Liverpool are going to return with another offer after having their bid snubbed.
The report also quotes L’Equipe who are of the view that Monaco have entered the race following the Reds having their bid rejected.
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The Echo, however, have totally refuted claims in the Turkish media.
The Liverpool based paper maintains that Liverpool have not made an offer, in fact they make it clear that as far as they know the Reds are not even interested in Vida.
Despite Joel Matip picking up an injury and question marks over the state of the defence, the Echo believe Liverpool will not sign another center-back this summer.
What is odd is that Vida’s agent Ugur Avadan claims Liverpool have made an offer.
Speaking on Radyospor, Avadan said: “It is normal for there to be interest what is important is that the offers satisfy Besiktas and then Vida.
“Liverpool and Everton are huge clubs that have made offers.
“Barcelona scouted Vida and had him on their shortlist but I do not see a move there happening.
“Atletico Madrid and Sevilla are also interested from Spain.”
Vida meanwhile, is currently on holiday after playing an important role in his team reaching the World Cup final.
Besiktas have made it clear they will sell Vida for the right price and if Liverpool are out of the race there are several other clubs that have made offers according to club officials.
Turkish-Football quoted Besiktas press officer Metin Albayrak as admitting to offers being made.
Albayrak said: “We have received offers for Vida and we are considering them but that does not mean he will definitely leave.
“Every player has a price, we will make a final decision in accordance with our budget and interests.”
