Alexis Sanchez played brilliantly against Australia (Picture: Getty)

Liverpool are set to make a £27million bid for Barcelona winger Alexis Sanchez after watching him tear apart Australia at the World Cup.

The Reds had scouts in attendance as Sanchez scored one and made the other as Chile beat the Socceroos 2-1 in the opening match at Brazil 2014.

And now Brendan Rodgers wants to launch a bid to bring him to Anfield, with Liverpool poised to make a £27million offer.

Brendan Rodgers is a huge Sanchez fan (Picture: PA)

Reports in Spain say Barca would part with the player if the price is right, with new manager Luis Enrique keen to build a new-look squad.


Manchester United are also keen on Sanchez but he has made it clear that he wouldn’t move to a club that is not in the Champions League.

Liverpool are on the lookout for at least two world class signings this summer, as they prepare for a push for the Premier League title next term.