Man Utd have reportedly held discussions over a deal for Braga centre-back David Carmo, amid further interest in Jurrien Timber

Reports suggest Anfield scouts have watched Carmo on seven separate occasions this season and are ready to trigger his exit clause.

Liverpool could meet the release clause of David Carmo, though a prominent journalist has suggested a move would depend on an exit first.

TEAMtalk has learned that Atletico Madrid are after a star defender Liverpool wanted last January

The centre-back had "a foot and a half at Liverpool", says the president.

A central defender Liverpool made a last-ditch attempt to sign in January has received glowing praise from Real Madrid's scouting department

The Reds had a busy transfer deadline day, with Ozan Kabak and Ben Davies not the only targets on their radar

One report indicates that the number of clubs who have made contact with the agents of the United target stretches into double figures.

United have long had a clear profile in mind for a position they want to strengthen - and now they have identified a target for the role