Liverpool have enquired about the availability of 18-year-old prodigy Talles Magno, according to a report from Brazil.
Magno, a versatile forward able to play as a central striker or on the left, is considered one of the brightest prospects in the Brasileirao and plays for Vasco da Gama.
His appearances have been limited to the Copa Sudamericana this season but he featured 15 times in the league last campaign, scoring twice.
Magno has also starred on the international stage at a youth level, scoring five goals in 10 appearances for Brazil's under-17 outfit and three goals in six games at under-19 level.
Vasco da Gama are well aware of the talent they have on their hands and moved last November to hand Magno a new deal which included a £45million release clause.
He remains contracted at Sao Januario Stadium until 2022 and Liverpool have made contact to determine whether a transfer is realistic, according to Yahoo Esportes.
Given the current strain on the club's finances, is believed Vasco may be willing to part ways with Magno for substantially less than the release clause fee and £18million may be enough to bring him to Europe.
However, Ligue 1 duo Lille and Paris Saint-Germain are also monitoring the situation and could go head to head with the Reds for Magno's signature.
There is also interest from elsewhere in Europe, with Sevilla, Krasnodar and Bayer Leverkusen also eyeing a move.
Meanwhile, Liverpool remain linked with a move for Norwich City left-back Jamal Lewis.
The 22-year-old was a bright spark during a dismal season in which the Canaries came last in the Premier League and were relegated to the Championship.
The Reds had a £10million bid rejected on Thursday, with Norwich holding out for double that sum.
Lewis, a Northern Ireland international, is believed to want the move to Anfield and talks are ongoing.
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