Liverpool and Man Utd set to vie for £86m pass master who could replace departing Red – report

Having beaten Manchester United to the punch to sign Cody Gakpo nearly 18 months ago, Liverpool could hope to repeat the trick in the mutual hunt for another reported transfer target.

According to reports from Spain, the eternal rivals from the northwest of England are both competing for the signature of Antonio Silva, in whom Bayern Munich are also interested.

The centre-back is expected to leave Benfica this summer, with the Portuguese club open to selling him if an offer in the...