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With the January transfer window just around the corner, the rumour mill is beginning to warm up.
Liverpool were quiet during the summer, spending less than £2m as they brought in Sepp van den Berg, Harvey Elliott and Adrian. As they target a first Premier League title win in 30 years, they may look to add to their squad at the start of next year.
One of those they are believed to be pursuing is Genk's Sander Berge.
The Belgian club's sporting director Dimitri De Conde has told Radio Punto Nuovo (via Goal.com) that Liverpool are interested in the 21-year-old. However, they will face competition from Napoli, who are also mentioned as being after the 18-time Norway international.
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The former Valarenga defensive midfielder has grown into an important member of his club's starting XI. Last term, he made 40 appearances in all competitions, scoring two goals and providing four assists in the process. His contribution helped De Smurfen win the title and qualify for this year's Champions League.
In the Europa League last term, he was particularly impressive. He scored two goals and provided one assist in four matches, picking up an average WhoScored rating of 7.53, whilst he earned a 7.22 rating during the 16/17 season as well.
Whilst he has appeared mainly in defensive midfield this term, he played slightly further forward against Sarpsborg 08 last season in Europe, for example, and scored a goal and provided an assist.
Clearly, he has talent, and his versatility could prove to be a big plus for the Reds. Given his age, he could be a long-term replacement for Jordan Henderson, another who has split his time between being a central midfielder and playing in a deeper position.
Comparing their statistics, they're very similar when it comes to their defensive qualities. Henderson has registered 1.8 tackles and 1 interception per game in the league this term while Berge averages 1 tackle and 1.3 interceptions in the Champions League. As for passing, the Norwegian is ever so slightly ahead on 0.8 comapred to Henderson's 0.5 each outing.
The 55-time England international is 29, and although he is still a big part of Jurgen Klopp's plans - he has started nine games this campaign in the Premier League - the former Borussia Dortmund man's pressing, all-action style could eventually take its toll on the former Sunderland man.
Currently valued at £19.8m by Transfermarkt, Berge may just be Henderson's long-term successor.