Liverpool have genuine interest in signing Shkodran Mustafi from Arsenal, reports claim.

The Reds are in desperate need of a centre-back following further injuries to Fabinho and Joel Matip this week.

Jurgen Klopp has revealed the club will try to sign a defender before the January window shuts on Monday – and according to the Evening Standard, Arsenal’s Mustafi has emerged as an option.

The German, 28, is out of favour under Mikel Arteta and his contract expires this summer.