Liverpool have sent scouts to Barcelona to keep an eye on four of their B-side's most talented players, according to reports.

Jurgen Klopp has reportedly sent his chief Spanish and Portuguese scout, Kiko Espinar, to Barcelona's La Masia academy.

The academy has produced some of Barcelona's biggest stars such as Xavi, Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta while the likes of Cesc Fabregas and Pepe Reina have gone on to forge careers in the Premier League.

And, according to Spanish newspaper Sport, Liverpool are preparing to raid the famous youth academy with four players on their radar.

Marlon, a 21-year-old centre back; Nili Perdomo, a 22-year-old full-back; Marc Cardona, a 21-year-old striker and 20-year-old midfielder Wilfrid Kaptoum are the four players named by the Catalan publication.

Out of the four players, Kaptoum is the only one to appear for the first team - he made his Champions League debut last season against Bayer Leverkusen.

The three others joined La Masia this summer but the report suggests Klopp is already interested in bringing them to Melwood.

The Catalan newspaper also reports that Espinar has been spotted watching several Barcelona B games in the Segunda B.

Marlon was unable to fly with the Barcelona first-team this morning ahead of their Champions League match against Manchester City after the defender forgot his passport.

Source: Daily Express

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