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LIVERPOOL are reportedly mulling over a bid for Napoli wing back Faouzi Ghoulam as Jurgen Klopp seeks to bolster his back line this summer.

Posted Wednesday, June 07, 2017 by Dailystar.co.uk

Italian publication Gianluca Di Marzio reckons Reds bosses are keen to bring the Algerian to the Premier League after failing with a bid to secure Fulham’s teen sensation Ryan Sessegnon.

Ghoulam, a marauding wide player, could be perfect with Klopp’s fast-paced, expansive style of football as Liverpool search for a long-term replacement to relieve James Milner of stand-in duties on the left.

Boasting enviable physical ability – and still only 26-years-old – Ghoulam caught the eye with nine assists this season as Napoli finished third in Serie A.

Watch Liverpool target Faouzi Ghoulam in action
Algerian defender Faouzi Ghoulam is reportedly on the radar for Liverpool

But after reportedly stalling on contract talks to remain at the San Paolo, he is said to be available for the right price with just a year left on his current deal.

Liverpool fans have been giving their opinion on the potential move online.

"Ghoulam is a beast, would be over the moon if we got him,” said one viewer.

Another wrote: “Solid defensively, though going forward is his forte. I watch a lot of Napoli games and have always thought he would be one of the players from them that is a true upgrade on us.”

Watch Liverpool target Faouzi Ghoulam in action
The 26-year-old is entering into the final year of his contract at Napoli

"Ghoulam is far more physical and disciplined at defending [than Alberto Moreno], he's actually similar to [Nathaniel] Clyne on his style, but with a better cross and shoot on his left,” added a third.

Bookmakers Betfair are offering 4/1 for Ghoulam to become a Liverpool player during this transfer window.

It comes as the club reportedly enter into negotiations over a big-money move for Southampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk.