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Liverpool 'closing in' on £40m deal for Jack Butland as Stoke goalkeeper favours working with Jurgen Klopp over possible move to Arsenal

Liverpool are 'closing in' on the signing of Stoke's Jack Butland for a world record fee of £40million for a goalkeeper.

According to the Mirror, the 24-year-old favours a switch to Anfield over a possible move to Arsenal due to his desire to work with Jurgen Klopp.

Butland has impressed for the Potters since coming back from injury and could well be England's No 1 at the World Cup this summer.

Jack Butland is understood to favour a move to Liverpool and could cost u00a340million
Jack Butland is understood to favour a move to Liverpool and could cost £40million

Stoke are resigned to losing their keeper, with Paul Lambert's side far from assured of Premier League survival.