Liverpool are chasing Valencia midfielder Dani Parejo.
Estadio Deportes says Liverpool are in contact and willing to meet Parejo's €25 million buyout clause.
Los Che are reluctant to lose their playmaker, but will be powerless if Liverpool meet the player's escape clause.
The 25-year-old has played 45 games this season for Valencia and is now fulfilling the potential he showed as a junior with Real Madrid.
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