Liverpool are not alone in their pursuit, with PSG considered front-runners at this stage and Chelsea also credited with an interest in the Georgia international. A deal would certainly be costly, with journalist Fabrizio Romano reporting that Napoli are seeking a package worth around €80 million (£67m).

Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah are all out of contract at the end of the season with no breakthrough yet forthcoming in negotiations for a new deal. LIS