Liverpool are monitoring developments with Tottenham midfielder Victor Wanyama as they look for potential replacements for Emre Can this summer.
The Daily Mail report the Reds are lining up Wanyama as a player that could fill the void left by Can should he end up leaving.
Can has just a few months remaining on his current contract.
The midfielder of Turkish origin will be a free agent at the end of the season unless he signs an extension on his current deal.
Manchester United and Chelsea are also reported to be keeping tabs on the Kenya international who has struggled for playing time since returning from injury.
The midfielder has been used mainly as a substitute since recovering.
The report identified Wanyama as possibly being the ‘monster’ holding midfielder Steven Gerrard was referring to when he said the Reds need a new signing to bring the best out of new signing Naby Keita and Jordan Henderson.
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Gerard was quoted as saying: “I think Liverpool would benefit from a monster of a central midfielder, a holder.
“A Wanyama-type player who does sit in and is disciplined, and he would give more protection to the back four.
“Emre Can’s leaving, obviously Keita’s coming in. But Keita is a No 8, Keita is a dribbler, and a runner.
“The way he (Klopp) plays he plays 4-3-3 more often than not. So you can accommodate a Henderson and a Keita.”
Despite Gerard’s recent comments and reports claiming Can will be leaving, the 24-year-old has not ruled out staying on at Anfield.
Neither has Jurgen Klopp who continues to show faith in the midfielder, regularly selecting him in the starting lineup.
