Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Union Berlin defender Diogo Leite, and they will face competition from AC Milan.

According to a report from Italian outlet Milan Live, Union Berlin defender Diogo Leite could be available for a bargain, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops. Liverpool and AC Milan are among the prospective suitors vying for his signature.

The 26-year-old central defender will be out of contract at the end of the season, and he could be signed on a bargain deal during the January transfer window. Alternatively, the two clubs could look to sign him in a Bosman move at the end of the season. They will be able to secure a pre-contract agreement with the player when the transfer window opens in January.

The opportunity to join Liverpool or AC Milan will be quite exciting for the defender. It would be the ideal next step in Leite’s career, and he will look to compete at the highest level with them. AC Milan will need to add more quality and depth to the defensive unit, and they tried to sign defenders during the summer transfer window as well.

Liverpool could use Diogo Leite

Meanwhile, Liverpool need to add defensive depth to the squad as well. Ibrahima Konate will be a free agent at the end of the season, and they will need to replace him. Joe Gomez has struggled with injury problems as well, while AC Milan are keen on securing his services. It will be interesting to see which of the two clubs can get the deal done.

The 26-year-old defender has the quality needed to do well in English football, and he will hope to compete at the highest level. The opportunity to join the Premier League champions will be hard to turn down for him.

If AC Milan or Liverpool manage to sign the player for free at the end of the season, it could prove to be a masterstroke for them. Alternatively, signing him for a nominal price in January would be a huge boost as well. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. The 1999-born defender is yet to make a concrete decision on his future, and the two clubs will be hoping to secure a breakthrough soon.