Liverpool have opened talks to make Xherdan Shaqiri their third summer signing.
The Swiss international revealed last week that he is keen on remaining in the Premier League after Stoke City’s relegation at the end of last season.
Shaqiri is available for in the region of £13 million due to a release clause in his contract which the Potters’ demotion to the Championship has triggered.
Jurgen Klopp is understood to be keen on sealing the one-time Bayern Munich winger’s services before the Reds’ pre-season tour to the United States on July 22.
Liverpool have already signed Monaco midfielder Fabinho while RB Leipzig enforcer Naby Keita completed his £52.75m switch earlier this month.
A pursuit of Lyon captain Nabil Fekir, which broke down in June, has the potential to be revived following France’s World Cup final appearance.