"Reds" will compete with Turinians in the fight for defender Schalke Benedict Heedes.

The day before it became known that Juventus is ready to rent an experienced German bek with the option of a subsequent repayment of 10 million euros.

The player has already expressed his desire to join the "old lady", but the situation may interfere Liverpool.

As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Schalke is not in a hurry to conclude a deal with Juventus, as he expects the Merseysiders will bid for Havedes twice as much - 20 million euros.

At the moment both Liverpool and Juventus are actively negotiating with the German club.

Not so long ago, Hededes was deprived of the captain's armband in Schalke.