Liverpool are reported to be confident of signing Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
The Armenian international is thought to be high on the list of manager Brendan Rodgers's transfer targets this summer.
The Merseysiders are now optimistic that they can land the 24-year-old before the start of next season, according to The Guardian.
Mkhitaryan is believed to be valued at around £20m.