Liverpool are battling Manchester United for Aston Villa winger Ashley Young.
The Sunday Mirror says Liverpool's owners will bankroll a move for Young, whether manager Roy Hodgson stays or goes.
Reds chief Damien Comolli has lined up a bid for Young, fighting Manchester United in the £15million race.
Young's camp know that Liverpool want him even if Hodgson goes so that deal could go through despite any possible managerial upheaval in the next few weeks.
