Liverpool will challenge Manchester United for the signature of the highly sought - after Torino center back Angelo Ogbonna, writes Tuttomercatoweb.com.

The Italian website is reporting that Ogbonna has been scouted on several occasions by representatives of Liverpool. Two weeks ago, the Italy international was watched in the game between Torino and Bologna.

In addition to Manchester United and Liverpool, the 24 - year - old is believed to be on the wish list of Napoli, Roma, Juventus and AC Milan.

Should Ogbonna decide to leave Turin, his first priority is to join a club participating in the Champions League.

He is under contract with Torino until June 2016.