Jurgen Klopp's side have struggled for goals this season but have already begun talks for the Brazil international who is also interesting the Blues
Liverpool have begun negotiations over a move for Shakhtar Donetsk forward Alex Teixeira, Goal can confirm.
The Brazil international has also attracted interest from Chelsea but the Reds are hopeful of stealing a march on their Premier League rivals and have already dispatched a delegation, headed by chief executive Ian Ayre, to Florida to commence talks.
The Ukrainian club value the 26-year-old at £29 million ($41m), a fee which Chelsea are understood to be reluctant to pay, although they do remain interested in the player.