Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool are facing competition from a number of clubs to sign one of the greatest young talents in European football.
Tottenham and Liverpool set for busy January window
Both sides are expected to be busy in the January transfer window after sluggish starts to the season, with Thomas Frank confirming as much from Tottenham's perspective this week.
“More or less after the window shut in September we had the first formal meeting and it is an ongoing process that,” Frank explained ahead of Sunday’s trip to Nottingham Forest.
“I, of course, also get to know more and more the squad and players, so one thing is the daily interaction and also I have seen a lot of games live. Watched them back and you see all the small good habits and bad habits from the players.
“What can you affect? Or that will be tricky? Or how the relationship is? So, that knowledge gets us closer and closer to knowing what we want.
“We will definitely be in the market, no doubt about that. We want them as early as possible, like every other time and let’s see if we can have them before the 31st of January.”
Arne Slot meanwhile will certainly be on the lookout for reinforcements after admitting he is glad his Liverpool side are out of the Carabao Cup due to injuries within the squad.
While both sides are expected to consider defensive reinforcements - with Marc Guehi still top of Liverpool's list - they are also strongly linked with a potential superstar up front in the shape of RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande.
Liverpool are said to be in talks over a move while Spurs' negotiations are believed to be advanced, but Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg has shared an updated on the 19 year-old this week.
"Top clubs from England all have Yan Diomande in their sights: Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester City and many more.
"Contrary to other reports, there are no concrete or advanced talks with any club.
"Contract until 2030 with no release clause. A move after the World Cup is possible. Leipzig are considering a fee of over €100 million. Incredible talent."
The two clubs will meet in North London on Saturday December 20, and given Liverpool's history of lining up swift winter deals in the final days of the year, there could be more clarity on the forward's future by then.