Tuesday, 14th May, 2013

La Liga giants Valencia are preparing to rival Liverpool for the signature of highly-rated Sporting Lisbon defender Tiago Ilori.

The 20-year-old has won an army of fans this year for his impressive performances for the Portuguese giants, who have been left scrambling to persuade him to pen a new contract.



English Premier League giants Liverpool are keen on the Portugal Under-20 international as they bid to reshape their defence for next season.

But if Ilori is allowed to leave Lisbon, the Reds look likely to face competition to acquire his services.

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According to Portuguese daily Record, Valencia are stepping up their scouting of Ilori, having been impressed with his displays for Sporting Lisbon in what has been a troubled domestic campaign for the side.

Ilori has made eleven appearances in the Portuguese top flight so far this season; the defensive starlet was handed senior starts upon stepping up from the club’s B team in February.

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