Man Utd set to be rivalled by Liverpool in Ibrahim Sangare transfer battle with Leicester also interested in PSV ace

LIVERPOOL are reportedly set to swoop for Manchester United transfer target Ibrahim Sangare.

PSV’s Ivory Coast midfielder has been linked with a move to the Red Devils for several months since Erik ten Hag took charge.

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Both West Ham and Leicester City are also interested in the 24-year-old.

Sangare ended speculation over a summer exit from the Eredivisie club by signing a new contract until 2027.

However, Calciomercato now claims that Liverpool are tracking him closely as Jurgen Klopp looks to bolster his midfield.

But they also state that the Reds will face a battle with West Ham and Italian champions AC Milan for his signature.

After penning his extension at PSV, Sangare revealed his happiness at staying as he outlined his ambition to play at the top level with the Dutch team.

He said: “I have felt at home since the first day, the way I am received and how people treat me makes me very happy.

“I want to become champion with PSV and reach the UEFA Champions League.”

But PSV failed to qualify for Europe’s top club competition as they suffered defeat to Rangers in the play-off.

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And that could help Liverpool in their quest to land him.

Klopp missed out on his top summer target Aurelien Tchouameni to Real Madrid and then opted to wait a year to go for another midfielder.

Then his squad suffered a number of injuries which led to him making a late move for Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus.

However, that is only seen as a temporary measure as Klopp continues to plan long-term.

Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham has been Liverpool’s prime target and they are expected to make an attempt to sign the England international at the end of the season.