Liverpool have been tipped to beat Manchester City in a transfer battle to sign Leicester City centre-back Caglar Soyuncu. The 23-year-old has established himself as a key player for boss Brendan Rodgers this season and has helped the Foxes reach third place in the Premier League.
Soyuncu only featured in eight games in his debut season for the Foxes but has successfully filled the void left by Harry Maguire this campaign, when the England international sealed his move to Manchester United.
However, Soyuncu's former agent, Mustafa Dogru, believes Liverpool are the only club in the Premier League who could tempt him away from Leicester.
"I think only Liverpool have the power to sign Caglar Soyuncu in the Premier [League] because of his economic conditions," he told Spanish publication AS.
Liverpool news: Caglar Soyuncu is a transfer target for several Premier League clubs (Image: GETTY)
The report claims Leicester have placed a £45million (€50m) valuation on Soyuncu.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been linked with adding another defender to his squad as he searches to find a long-term partner for Virgil van Dijk.
As for City, Guardiola decided against signing a centre-back in the last two transfer windows, with the Spaniard happy to rely on defensive midfielder Fernandinho filling in as required.
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But the club appear to be ready to change their approach this summer and have been linked with several defenders ahead of the transfer window opening.
Dogru was responsible for securing Soyuncu's move from Turkish outfit Altınordu to Freiburg in 2016 and then his £19million move to Leicester two years later.
However, the football agent warned that a move to Barcelona is also a possibility as the club have been following Soyuncu for several years.
"It is possible Caglar can go to play for Barcelona this summer," Dogru added.
Liverpool news: Caglar Soyuncu has a £45million valuation placed on him by Leicester City (Image: GETTY)