Liverpool to battle with Chelsea for Benfica star as Arsenal, Man United and Man City look at Spanish defender

LIVERPOOL and Chelsea are currently locked in the battle for the Premier League title, but it appears they are also in competition off the pitch.
With the opening of the transfer window drawing ever nearer, it appears the duo could lock horns over targets this summer.
Arsenal, meanwhile, will be in need of strengthening this summer, and have this morning been linked with a Spaniard.
Liverpool are ready to challenge Chelsea for the signing of Benfica forward Lazar Markovic. (Metro)
Spanish defender Alberto Moreno is a target of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool. (Metro)
Former Sunderland loanee Sulley Muntari has caught the attention of West Ham United and Hull City. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United duo Michael Carrick and Rio Ferdinand could both head back to West Ham. (Caught Offside)
Chelsea scouts watched Toulouse defender Serge Aurier at the weekend, although the player has his sights set on a move to Arsenal. (Inside Futbol)
Southampton left-back Luke Shaw is being eyed by Real Madrid. (Marca)
Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul is at the centre of a transfer battle between Juventus and Napoli, with Juve ready to table a £10m bid. (Tuttosport)
Chelsea want £24m for striker Romelu Lukaku, with Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and Atletico Madrid interested. (Bild)