Derry fans of Liverpool could get to see the Merseyside club on Irish soil against a top Italian side this summer

Derry's legions of Liverpool fans could get the chance to see their heroes on Irish soil this August.

It's been reported today that Italian side Napoli will play Liverpool in a pre-season friendly at the Aviva Stadium.

"We have organised a friendly with Liverpool FC in Dublin on 4 August," Napoli Club President Aurelio De Laurentiis told Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport.

Napoli are currently second in Serie A, just four points behind Juventus.

Last year Liverpool beat Athletic Bilbao 3-1 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin as part of their pre-season games.This year the Merseyside club  could be coming to Dublin as European Champions.