Jurgen Klopp coy over Liverpool interest in Celtic target Ben Davies

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has remained tight-lipped over reports that the club are interested in signing Celtic target Ben Davies.

Liverpool are reportedly showing interest in Celtic target Ben Davies, the Preston North End defender (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Celtic manager Neil Lennon expressed hope that a deal could be agreed with the Preston North End defender on Saturday with the 24-year-old's Deepdale contract due to expire in the summer.

But widespread reports claim the English champions have made a shock move to sign the centre-back ahead of Monday night's deadline.

With Christopher Jullien out for several months and Shane Duffy again looking vulnerable during Saturday's 2-1 home defeat by St Mirren, Lennon is looking to strengthen his central defence.

Speaking after his side's 3-1 win at West Ham in the Premier League, Klopp refused to say whether Liverpool were interested in signing Davies, but said his side are looking for a centre-half before Monday's deadline.

"We said our eyes are always open and if we can fix our problem then we will," he said.

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