Liverpool gossip round-up

Liverpool are facing a battle with Everton to sign Barcelona starlet Adama Traore, according to reports in Spain.

The Toffees are planning to hijack Brendan Rodgers' swoop for the youngster, who is expected to leave Catalonia this summer.

Everton have already snapped up one Blaugrana prospect this summer with the permanent arrival of Gerard Deulofeu.