Liverpool are reportedly weighing up a bid for Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi to ease their defensive injury crisis.

The German centre-back is out of favour at the Emirates, with Mikel Arteta keen to offload him.

According to the Evening Standard , Liverpool are yet to approach Arsenal about a potential deal, with Mustafi just one of several options on their shortlist.

Mustafi’s contract runs out in the summer, meaning Liverpool would likely be able to acquire him for a minimal fee, and could yet even land him for nothing.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta revealed the club were in talks with Mustafi’s agent over potentially terminating his contract this month.

Jurgen Klopp had earlier confirmed Liverpool “will try” to add a new defender before the transfer deadline on Monday.

The Reds lost Joel Matip to injury at half-time of Thursday’s Premier League clash with Tottenham, with Fabinho also missing the match.

And when asked whether the club will now attempt to land a defender in the coming days, Klopp said: “We will try. It would be funny if you thought Liverpool were fine with the situation.

“We try, but there’s nothing to say until something happens. We will see.”