Liverpool enter race to sign Celtic target Ben Davies - reports

Liverpool could be set to hijack Celtic's move for Preston North End defender Ben Davies with the English Premier League champions said to be considering a late move for the centre-back.

Celtic target Ben Davies is reportedly interesting Liverpool. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Reports have emerged suggesting Anfield boss Jurgen Klopp is weighing up a move for the 25-year-old ahead of Monday's transfer deadline in an attempt to address problems in defence following injuries to Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and Fabinho.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has been keen to get a deal brokered for the left-sided defender in the January window after losing Christopher Jullien to a knee injury and seeing right-back Jeremie Frimpong sold to Bayer Leverkusen.

Davies has just six months left on his contract and has been in talks with Celtic regarding a move after rejecting a new deal with the Deepdale outfit.

However, the Parkhead club’s move could now be in jeopardy with respected football journalist Pete O'Rourke reporting that Liverpool are eyeing up a move for the player.

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