The Sun says Tom Hicks and George Gillett are keen admirers of German legend Klinsmann. The ex-Spurs star is set to move from California.
And the feeling on Merseyside is that Rafa Benitez will probably go in the summer - possibly to Real Madrid.
A source close to Klinsmann said: "It appears Jurgen will be moving back to Europe and the word is Liverpool are favourites to get him."