Liverpool currently have an injury crisis, Especially now with the news that Danny Ings will be out for the rest of the season and Joe Gomez faces a lengthy absence from the squad.
Doubts also remain over the long-term fitness of centre-back Dejan Lovren and new boss Jurgen Klopp is keen to find a solution the problem.
Andrea Ranocchia has been heavily linked with rivals Everton in the summer but the Toffees failed to secure a deal.
And now The Reds appear ready to consolidate in on the situation and seal a deal with a bid when the transfer window reopens in January.
The 27-year-old was reported to be a big target for Klopp during his time over at Borussia Dortmund and the Italian could come in to break up the defense of Martin Skrtel and Lovren.
Andrea has been at the San Siro since 2011 after making a move from Genoa for a fee of around £14million.
He has made 161 appearances for the club in all competitions and has 20 caps for the Italian national team.
