Juventus 'hijack Liverpool move for Norberto Neto'

Liverpool have reportedly given up in their pursuit of Fiorentina keeper Norberto Neto.

The Reds were heavily linked with a move for the shot-stopper in recent months and, despite Simon Mignolet's return to form, Liverpool were expected to move for the player in the summer.

However, The Express claims that Neto will instead turn down a move to Anfield in favour of joining Italian champions Juventus at the end of the season.

It is thought that Liverpool will continue to monitor alternative targets, with the club believed to be keeping tabs on Club Brugge's Matt Ryan.

Liverpool are currently fifth in the Premier League table.