The Dutch ace, 25, is also wanted by Everton and Tottenham. But Kop boss Jurgen Klopp wants to bolster his midfield options and Wijnaldum’s energy and goalscoring ability fit the bill.
Midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum hits the sixth and final goal for relegated Newcastle as they beat Bohemians at Dalymount Park in a friendly on SaturdayWijnaldum is much-wanted after proving he can score freely for a struggling sideThe Dutchman impressed in his debut Premier League season, hitting 11 goals
The midfielder scored 11 league goals for relegated Newcastle last season after a £14.5m move from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven.
Liverpool will begin talks in the next few days.
Meanwhile, Spurs have agreed an £11m deal for Marseille’s Georges-Kevin N’Koudou. The France Under-21 winger is expected to travel to London for a medical in the next 48 hours and sign a five-year contract.
Kop chief Klopp wants more options all over the pitch and more strength in depthToon manager Rafa Benitez has kept most of his squad but could lose WijnaldumWijnaldum knows he could be playing for a big Prem side despite Toon going down
The arrival of the 21-year-old will take the North Londoners’ spending past the £40m mark this summer.
They have also signed Victor Wanyama from Southampton and Vincent Janssen of AZ Alkmaar.
Marseille want to take Tottenham forward Clinton Njie on loan, but not as part of the deal.
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