Brendan Rodgers admits that Liverpool target Memphis Depay is a "very talented player" as the club step up their summer recruitment plans.
The Reds have stolen a march on Manchester United in the race to acquire the PSV forward, who has scored 27 goals in all competitions thus far this season.
Depay is understood to have held talks with the Reds last week and Rodgers admits that Liverpool are in the market for more firepower.
"The kid [Depay] is obviously a very talented player," he said.
"It is clear we need a goal threat for next season. There will be a raft of players that will be looked at. Then it will be up to the club to see if they are affordable and available.
"There are targets that have been identified as a priority. We will have to see if they are available."
Liverpool drew 0-0 with West Brom at the weekend and currently sit in fifth in the Premier League, seven points behind fourth-placed Manchester United, although the Reds do have a game in hand.
Nevertheless, Rodgers is sure the club will be able to acquire ther top targets this summer regardless of whether they qualify for the Champions League.
"That will be more for the players to decide," he said.
"If the project is right for them to learn and develop, even if we are not in the Champions League, players will maybe still want to come here.
"Of course they will want to play in the Champions League, but if they have watched us over a few years – and this is a season we miss out on – if we can regroup, get some quality starters in for the summer, we can go on another great adventure next season and hopefully get back in there."
