Italian trio interested in Liverpool centre-back Dejan Lovren?

Liverpool centre-back Dejan Lovren has reportedly emerged as a summer transfer target for a trio of Serie A sides.

The 29-year-old has fallen down the defensive pecking order at Anfield this term, initially losing his place to Joe Gomez and then falling behind Joel Matip after spending time on the sidelines.

Lovren could move on at the end of the campaign, with The Mirror reporting that Roma, Napoli and AC Milan are ready to offer him a route out of Merseyside.

Roma are thought to be particularly interested as Kostas Manolas has been linked with a move away, while Napoli are likely to lose Kalidou Koulibaly.

Liverpool signed Lovren from Southampton in 2014 and he still has two years to run on his existing deal.