"Liverpool" and "Real" - in the battle for L. Vietto's signature

There are rumors in the English and Spanish press that the talented Luciano Vietto will not stay with the "Villarreal" team.

It is reported that the 21-year-old footballer is seriously interested and would like to be purchased by "Liverpool" and Madrid's "Real" clubs this upcoming summer.

"Reds" manager Brendan Rodgers sees the Argentine as a replacement for Mario Balotelli. The latter has not settled in well at "Liverpool" and is likely to be sold to the "Sampdoria" club this summer.

Meanwhile, Carlo Ancelotti wants more competition in the choice of midfielders. Currently, Karim Benzema is untouchable, and Javier Hernandez plays the role of the substitute, who has returned to "Manchester United" after his loan spell.

This season, L. Vietto, who has scored 18 goals in 35 matches, will not come cheap for European giants. The "Yellow Submarine" will demand up to 20 million euros for the shining forward in Spain.