Liverpool are facing competition from Premier League champions Leicester City for the signing of Southampton striker Shane Long, according to Metro.

The Reds were linked with the Ireland international in the January transfer window, and they are set to reignite their interest in the summer.

Meanwhile, the Foxes are looking to add attacking options to their squad and have identified Long as a potential addition.

However, Saints boss Ronald Koeman is keen to hold on to his player and is expected to demand a minimum transfer fee of £25 million to keep the interested parties at bay.