Liverpool are reportedly preparing a summer bid for Atalanta teenager Franck Kessie who has also attracted interest from Juventus, according to Corriere dello Sport.

The Italian sports daily claims that the Merseyside club sent representatives to watch the 19-year-old midfielder during Atalanta’s 2-1 victory over Roma in November - a game in which he scored

Jurgen Klopp's side are believed to be putting together an £18.5million bid for the Ivorian, who has already earned 10 international caps, with annual wages of £2.1m.

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