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Liverpool are lining up Italy international Jorginho as replacement for Emre Can.

Premier League rivals Manchester United and Arsenal are also looking, but the Anfield Reds are confident they are in the frame for the £50million-rated Napoli midfielder.

The Brazilian-born star is in the Italy squad for friendlies against Argentina in Manchester on Friday and England at Wembley four days later.

Jorginho holds a dual passport, and has now won three Azzuri caps — and if it comes down to a straight fight between the trio for his services, Liverpool would be favourites.

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The success of Brazilians Lucas, Philippe Coutinho and most recently Roberto Firmino at Anfield, and the adventurous, attacking style of boss Jurgen Klopp would be a draw for the player, as would Champions League football — which Arsenal are unlikely to be able to offer next season.

The problem would come with any interest from the La Liga giants of Barcelona or Real Madrid, but those two clubs are looking for players in different positions, which offers Klopp some hope.

Germany international Can’s contract expires in June, and despite several offers of a new, improved deal, he has turned down all approaches from the Reds, with his former club Bayern Munich now favourites to win his signature.

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“Sure, the Bundesliga would interest me, why not? Although I must say honestly that the level has waned in recent years,” he said on his return to Germany for international duty.

“I have the self-confidence to say that my qualities are sufficient to play in a very big club next season.”

Liverpool have also been looking at Nice’s Jean-Michael Seri and Wilfred Ndidi of Leicester as Can’s replacement.