Portuguese giants FC Porto are leading the race to secure Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic.

The 25-year-old has spent most of his time as a Liverpool player on loan at other clubs, including Cardiff City, Hertha Berlin and most recently Porto.

He impressed the Portuguese, while Liverpool are happy to cash in to fund their own transfer activity.

According to the Independent, Grujic to Porto is the most likely scenario, but the Portuguese club may have to sell players in order to fund his purchase.

Such delays may allow clubs in Germany and Italy, who are also interested in the playmaker, to swoop in and do a deal.