Galatasaray have made Liverpool an offer for Marko Grujic according to Turkish newspaper Aksam.
Per the source, the Lions have launched a loan offer with a buyout clause option for the 22-year-old described as being the next Nemanja Matic
The reigning Super Lig champions have made signing a central midfielder a priority following the Super Cup Final defeat against Akhisar.
Galatasaray ended up being overrun in midfield forcing the board into accelerating transfer efforts.
The latest development follows Turkish-Football reporting the Yellow-Reds have been on alert following Grujic snubbing a return to Cardiff City.
Lions boss Fatih Terim is unhappy with the state of his midfield heading into Champions League and has made is clear reinforcements are needed.
The Istanbul giants had previously targetted Stoke City midfielder Badou Ndiaye but talks have been dragging on with no conclusion in sight.
Galatasaray have shifted focus towards Grujic and have already entered talks with his representatives and Liverpool over a deal.
Grujic would be offered Champions League football were he to make the move.
The Lions kick off their defence of the Super Lig championship on Friday against Ankaragucu.
