Tottenham are rivals in the race for the £35million-rated Anzhi Makhachkala star but Liverpool, having missed out on Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Diego Costa, are anxious to bring in a top name.
Willian only moved to Anzhi in January but the former big spenders are being forced to sell all their biggest assets as the club's owner Suleiman Kerimov has lost patience with the stars.
Big money target: Liverpool are chasing £25m rated Willian from Anzhi Makhachkala
Lost patience: Anzhi owner Suleiman Kerimov is selling all of the club's big names
The Russian billionaire has put the entire squad up for sale with a view to focusing on a new side filled with more local, younger talent.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is also on the verge of bolstering his squad with Granada left back Guilherme Siquiera.
Anfield managing director Ian Ayre flew to Spain to negotiate a fee in the region of £6m.
Reinforcements: Liverpool are looking to buy Granada left back Guilherme Siqueira for £6m
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