LIVERPOOL target Dani Ceballos has reportedly been told he can leave Real Madrid this summer.
The Spanish midfielder, 21, has failed to shine since leaving Real Betis for Los Blancos last summer.
And he could be given another shot to fulfil his potential at Anfield, with Mundo Deportivo claiming Real are ready to sell.
Reds chiefs have been tracking Ceballos for months but will face competition from AC Milan and Juventus among others.
The playmaker has played just 212 minutes in La Liga this season but is likely to cost at least £25million – more if there is competition for his signature.
Liverpool look set to lose Emre Can this summer although Ceballos is not a like-for-like replacement.
In February, Marca claimed Ceballos told Real chief Florentino Perez he wants to join the Reds after being subbed on for just 29 seconds against Leganes.
The report added that Kop boss Jurgen Klopp is a fan of Ceballos, with the player excited about the prospect of working with the German.
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Liverpool are third in the Premier League table but face a huge ask to beat Manchester City in Europe.
Klopp’s side have a seven point gap over Chelsea in fifth – although the Blues have a game in hand – and will be keen to ensure their Champions League status to attract top targets.
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