Liverpool are in advanced talks with Spanish La Liga side Sevilla to sign their left-back Alberto Moreno.
The Daily Mail are reporting that the two clubs have agreed a £16 million transfer fee for the 22-year old.
Brendan Rodgers has been in search of a
left-back this summer as he looks to improve his defence from last
season. The club have already signed centre-back Dejan Lovren from
Southampton.
Alberto Moreno has come through the
Sevilla youth system, making 45 La Liga appearances in all for the club
since making his debut in April 2012. Last season was his first as a
regular in the starting line-up, making a total of 40 appearances in all
competitions, helping Sevilla to a fifth-place finish in the league and
winning the UEFA Europa League on penalties.
The youngster has three caps for the
Spanish national team having previously played nine times for their
under-21s. He is a highly-rated player in his position with years ahead
of him.
Widespread reports suggest it is only a
matter of time before the deal goes through. Sevilla had previously
requested £20 million for their left-back but it appears they have
settled for £16m.
Last week the Liverpool Echo
were confident the club were closing in on the signing of Moreno as
well as a loan deal for young Atlético Madrid right-back Javier
Manquillo.
Liverpool currently have José Enrique,
Jon Flanagan, Mamadou Sakho and Emre Can all capable of playing at
left-back but Brendan Rodgers appears to want to upgrade at that
position.
A loan deal for Manquillo would see him compete with Glen Johnson, Jon Flanagan and Martin Kelly for the right-back role.
The Reds have already spent £88.5
million in the transfer window this summer, signing Rickie Lambert, Adam
Lallana, Emre Can, Lazar Marković, Dejan Lovren and Divock Origi.
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