Liverpool interested in Brazilian youngster Talles Magno?

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Liverpool are reportedly keeping tabs on 17-year-old Vasco da Gama forward Talles Magno.

The youngster broke into the Vasco senior set-up last season and has scored two goals and provided one assist in his 15 first-team appearances for the club so far.

Magno's performances are understood to have caught the eye of a number of teams in Europe, with Champions League holders Liverpool among the clubs monitoring his situation, according to A Bola.

Jurgen Klopp's side could have stiff competition for his signature, though, with the likes of Juventus, Lazio and Roma also credited with an interest.

The report claims that Benfica have already made an offer of €1m (£876,000) for the teenage striker, but that Vasco are hopeful the interest in him could drum up that price tag further.

Magno recently signed a new contract with the Brazilian outfit which runs until 2022 and includes a €34m (£29.8m) release clause.