Daniel Sturridge may not play again this season due to ongoing injury problems and Rodgers is ready to spent on attacking reinforcements.
"There are always names associated with Liverpool," he said. "It is an area we need to address come the summer again. That is important. We already have a top class striker here in young Daniel. He is an outstanding player when we have him fit but he needs help as well."
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is an admirer of the France midfielder, who helped Monaco knock Arsenal out of the Champions League earlier this season.
It is claimed Wenger has personally requested the signing.
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