“His heart is set” – Liverpool could miss out on landing 26-year-old Italian

According to British media reports, Liverpool and defending champions Manchester City transfer target Jorginho will hold crucial discussions with Serie A side Napoli about his future next week.

Midfielder set for crucial talks

The Sun is claiming that Jorginho, 26, is set to discuss his current situation with Napoli as he continues to be strongly linked with a switch to England.

City are thought to be leading the race to sign Jorginho this summer transfer window, but the Reds are also thought to be keeping close tabs on the midfield maestro along with Man United.

As per the same article, the midfielder has his heart set on a transfer to City this summer transfer window and is expected to hold crunch discussions about the possibility of a transfer with Napoli hierarchy in the coming days.

Premier League giant linked

The same report indicates that the Italian is at the apex of City’s summer transfer wish-list as Spaniard Pep Guardiola looks to put together a squad capable of retaining the English Premier League title next term.

The Reds are bound to be heavily linked with a number of footballers in the coming months as manager Jurgen Klopp looks to build a team capable of challenging for the English Premier League next season.

Liverpool finished in the fourth position and reached the Emirates FA Cup final under Klopp this season.