Liverpool have signalled their intent to land Mario Gotze by tabling a bid to Bayern Munich.
Gotze is widely expected to leave the Allianz Arena this summer after being told by incoming Bayern boss Carlo Ancelotti that he was surplus to requirement.
And reports in Germany claim the Reds have made the first move in their battle with Borussia Dortmund to land the World Cup winner by submitting their opening bid.
The Rheinische Post claim that Jurgen Klopp has launched a £19.6 million bid for the 23-year-old in a bid to reunite with his former Dortmund protege.