Liverpool Transfer News: Mario Gotze Rumours and Latest on Jerome Sinclair

Liverpool have done all they can to persuade Mario Gotze to leave Bayern Munich for Anfield, but the playmaker's future remains undecided, per Goal correspondent Melissa Reddy.

The Germany international has been forced to settle for a backup role at the Allianz Arena this season in Pep Guardiola's final campaign as head coach, with the 23-year-old making just 11 Bundesliga starts, per WhoScored.com.

Gotze—who scored the winning goal late on in the 2014 World Cup final against Argentina—signed for Bayern from boyhood club Borussia Dortmund in 2013 for a German-record €37 million after the Bavarians matched his contract release clause.

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The attacking midfielder has wonderful balance and touch, and he is equally adept at rounding defenders or creating chances with assists. He is calm in possession and is a master of judging time and space even when surrounded by opponents. Additionally, Gotze is composed inside the area, enabling him to net 29 times in the league during the three seasons before his limited match action this year, per Soccerway.

Bleacher Report's Jack Lusby noted Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet's comments regarding Gotze's proposed move:

Per Reddy, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has led a passionate pursuit to recruit his former starlet, who he coached during his tenure in charge at Westfalenstadion. During their time together in Germany, the duo helped Dortmund win two league titles and the DFB-Pokal trophy, and they appeared in the UEFA Champions League final in 2012-13.

Klopp is eager to help Gotze resurrect his deteriorating career on Merseyside, with the Anfield club reportedly making a €25 million offer to secure the forward's services this summer, per German publication Rheinische Post's Robert Peters (h/t Joe Short of the Daily Express).

Elsewhere, youngster Jerome Sinclair's transfer to Premier League side Watford has been confirmed, per the Liverpool Echo's Neil Jones.

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The 19-year-old attacker is out of contract with the club this summer and, after seeing his first-team opportunities limited, has decided to make the move to Vicarage Road.

Sky Sports News detailed the confirmation of Sinclair's deal with Watford:

The signing signifies Walter Mazzarri's first deal after being unveiled as the club's third manager in as many seasons on Saturday.

The Italian coach's appointment was celebrated on social media by the club's official account:

Per Jones, Sinclair will join up with his new club on July 1 after a picture of the forward signing terms with the Hornets was posted on Instagram by Colossal Sports Management, the player's representatives.

Published on the social networking site, the caption read: "Proud to announce a brand new beginning for this young man. His aim is to try and achieve greatness and bring joy to Watford FC fans and take the club as high as possible. Good luck on your new journey, Jerome."

The England under-17 international—who signed a four-year deal with his new club—featured in just 75 minutes of match action for the Reds this season, with two cameo appearances in the early round of the FA Cup against Exeter City and West Ham, per WhoScored.com.