As reported by The Mirror, Liverpool have opened talks on a big move for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mario Gotze this summer.

What's the word?

Apparently not content with the multitude of attacking midfield talent at his disposal already, Jurgen Klopp is planning a raid on his old club for one of his former stars.

The Mirror reckon the Reds are set to make a £20m move for World Cup winner Mario Gotze, currently in his second spell at Borussia Dortmund.

The German international has struggled to recapture the form that made him such a force at the club from a young age and is now eyeing a fresh start in the Premier League according to the report.

Klopp was keen on the reunion last season, say the paper, but missed out on his signature from Bayern Munich due to their lack of UEFA Champions League football.

Still got it?

There's no doubt that Gotze's reputation in the game has waned a little after a tough couple of seasons at Bayern and Dortmund. However, still just 24, he has plenty to offer Liverpool and his past achievements are an undeniable signifier of his ability to impact games at a world class level.

He is of course the player who scored the goal in the 2014 World Cup Final that delivered the trophy for Germany. Having also won 10 major honours in his time with Dortmund and Bayern, it's clear he's a born winner.

He played the best football of his career under Jurgen Klopp and a reunion between the two could kickstart his career again and see him finding his best form. If that happens, it could be a signing that brings Liverpool to the next level.

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