According to reports from Mirror Football, Liverpool, Napoli and Borussia Dortmund are targeting Chelsea youngster Ola Aina.
The 19-year-old hotshot is highly-rated at Stamford Bridge, in no small part due to his versatility, and recently broke into England’s U21 squad.
But the defender, who can slot into either full-back position or centre-half, is yet to agree a deal that will extend his current contract beyond the end of the season and interest from rival clubs is gaining traction as we approach the January transfer window.
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Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund and Serie A side Napoli are both keen on the London-born prospect – in fact, Napoli saw a loan bid for Aina rejected during the summer – whilst Liverpool represent interest from the Premier League.
Dortmund and Napoli do have a significant advantage over the Merseysiders, however. They’ll be allowed to discuss pre-contract terms with Ania from January onwards and would only have to pay a small compensation fee as it will be an international transfer under FIFA regulations.
Liverpool, on the other hand, won’t be allowed to negotiate a contract until the summer and the issue of compensation would likely go to a tribunal, who can insist upon any sum they deem justifiable in the context of the modern market.