Liverpool have made contact with Schalke over defender, Ozan Kabak.

The Reds have been without their central defensive pair Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez following injuries sustained which have and could see them sidelined for greater part of the season.

The Reds have coped with their absence by assigning Fabinho on the centre back role to support Joel Matip.

Rhys Williams and Nat Philips have been actively involved in the current campaign and have helped Jürgen Klopp’s side climb to the top of the Premier League table on Christmas.

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With Van Dijk and Gomez’s recovery still a long way to go, Jürgen Klopp wants to bolster his defensive department to uphold the Premier League title in a comfortable manner and depending solely on the role conversion of Fabinho and the involvement of youngsters in the action-packed fixture ahead won't help his course.

Sky Germany reports that Jürgen Klopp has contacted Schalke over a possible deal for Kabak who joined from Stuttgart in 2019.

The 20-year-old is wanted by Manchester United and RB Leipzig with his price valued at €20m.

The Turkish footballer’s contract runs until June 2024.

He has eight appearances and scored a goal in the Bundesliga.