Liverpool have been linked with a number of central defenders this month as they look to replace Matip, and as per reports in Germany, Willian Pacho is the focus.
According to Sport Bild, the Reds, Manchester United, and Arsenal are chasing the Ecuadorian international and Frankfurt star.
The Premier League trio have sent scouts to watch the 22-year-old, who is also on the radar of Italian champions Napoli and La Liga leaders Real Madrid.
The German news outlet has mentioned that, with rising interest in Pacho, a move away from Frankfurt in the summer transfer window is possible.
In such a scenario, the Bundesliga side has told the suitors that only a fee of £51 million (60 million euros) will get the deal done for the transfer of the South American.
In the current campaign, Pacho has featured in every league game for Frankfurt (19) thus far and helped them keep six clean sheets.
The former Independiente defender made his debut for Ecuador in March last year and has already earned nine caps.
Pacho was lured for a fee of just 9 million euros, but after rapid progress, Die Adler valued him at £51 million.
Liverpool do need to sign young and solid defenders to eventually replace veterans Matip and Van Dijk at Anfield. The former would be free to leave in the summer, and the latter has a contract until next year.
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