And according to the Daily Mirror, Liverpool also want Benfica star Nicolas Gaitan but will have to battle United for his services.
Gaitan and Clyne are both targets for United but Kop boss Brendan Rodgers is ready to rival the Red Devils for the pair.
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Brendan Rodgers is looking to overhaul his Liverpool squad this summer
Gaitan has a reported release clause of £25m while Liverpool have been encouraged to increase their bid for Clyne to £12m.
Liverpool have already done the groundwork on a move for Belgium international Benteke, with Villa boss Tim Sherwood admitting he will leave if his release clause is met - thought to stand at £32.5m
England ace Milner would be a free transfer while Tottenham's interest in Under-21 star Ings has pushed his fee up to a likely £8m tribunal fee.
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