Liverpool are preparing for the exit of Georginio Wijnaldum and have eyed Udinese midfield star Rodrigo De Paul to fill in his shoes.

Leeds face a battle with Liverpool if they want to land Udinese star Rodrigo De Paul this month.

Leeds United are interested in signing Udinese's Argentina midfielder Rodrigo de Paul but have been told any move for the 26-year-old would cost £31m.

Newcastle midfielder Matty Longstaff, 20, who is currently on an £850-a-week academy deal, has been offered a £30,000-a-week contract by Serie A side Udinese, with the Magpies due just £400,000 in compensation.

Liverpool are reportedly stepping up their efforts to bring teen goalkeeper Alex Meret to Anfield from Udinese.