Liverpool have moved to beat Real Madrid to the signing of Valencia's David Silva with an offer of cash plus Andrei Voronin as manager Rafael Benitez begins his summer rebuilding plans.
The Reds are believed to have lodged a bid of €17.5 million (£15m) early in the window as they recognise that they could face stiff competition if they wait, according to The Daily Mirror.
Valencia know that they will have to sell certain players this year in order to help ease their financial plight and Liverpool have long been linked with Silva.
Both the 23-year-old forward and his team-mate, David Villa, have committed themselves to los Che, however, both have admitted that they could leave if the club make it clear they have to depart for financial reasons.
"Silva is high on Rafa's wish list and Valencia may have to sell as soon as possible because of their financial situation," a source close to Liverpool told Goal.com.
"Liverpool are said to have made an offer of £15 million along with striker [Andriy] Voronin.
"However, Real Madrid could also be looking at the midfielder.
"Silva has often expressed a preference to remain in Spain, but Liverpool scout Eduardo Marcia, who discovered Silva as a youth, could play an influential part in negotiations."
Benitez is overhauling his squad after missing out on the title by just two points to Manchester United and he sees Silva as the answer to his problems on the left.
Ryan Babel has flopped at Anfield and the club will use the cash from the Dutchman's sale to fund the move for Silva, although more may be required if Valencia do not want Voronin.
The Ukrainian forward joined Liverpool in 2007 but was unable to earn a regular place in the side and moved to Hertha Berlin on loan last term.
The Reds are believed to have lodged a bid of €17.5 million (£15m) early in the window as they recognise that they could face stiff competition if they wait, according to The Daily Mirror.
Valencia know that they will have to sell certain players this year in order to help ease their financial plight and Liverpool have long been linked with Silva.
Both the 23-year-old forward and his team-mate, David Villa, have committed themselves to los Che, however, both have admitted that they could leave if the club make it clear they have to depart for financial reasons.
"Silva is high on Rafa's wish list and Valencia may have to sell as soon as possible because of their financial situation," a source close to Liverpool told Goal.com.
"Liverpool are said to have made an offer of £15 million along with striker [Andriy] Voronin.
"However, Real Madrid could also be looking at the midfielder.
"Silva has often expressed a preference to remain in Spain, but Liverpool scout Eduardo Marcia, who discovered Silva as a youth, could play an influential part in negotiations."
Benitez is overhauling his squad after missing out on the title by just two points to Manchester United and he sees Silva as the answer to his problems on the left.
Ryan Babel has flopped at Anfield and the club will use the cash from the Dutchman's sale to fund the move for Silva, although more may be required if Valencia do not want Voronin.
The Ukrainian forward joined Liverpool in 2007 but was unable to earn a regular place in the side and moved to Hertha Berlin on loan last term.
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