Liverpool are reportedly willing to rival Manchester City in the race to sign Piotr Zielinski, as their interest in the midfielder returns.

The Lowdown: Former Liverpool target

Earlier in Jurgen Klopp's reign, the Poland international was endlessly linked as a target for the Anfield boss, but the transfer never ended up coming to fruition.

Zielinski was considered someone who the Liverpool boss was a big admirer of, but he ended up staying put at Udinese despite even posing with the famous red shirt.

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The Latest: Reds' interest returns

Now at Napoli, the 27-year-old has again been tipped to move to the Reds, with Calciomercato [via Sport Witness] claiming that they are ready to rival Manchester City for his signature.

Liverpool are believed to have sent a 'request for information' to Napoli, although no official bid has been made yet.

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The Verdict: Potential top-class signing

The departure of Gini Wijnaldum does heighten the need for a new central midfielder to come in this summer and Zielinski could be an ideal fit.

The £45million-rated midfielder notched an impressive eight goals and 10 assists in Serie A last season, showing he could add more guile in the middle of the park.

Granted, he may not be as defensively solid as some, averaging just 0.5 tackles and interceptions apiece, but he still possesses a good work-rate and team ethic.

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