Liverpool have reportedly agreed a fee with Bayern Munich for the transfer of Thiago Alcantara.
It is understood the Reds will pay an initial fee of £20million for the 29-year-old, who has one year remaining on his contract at Bayern, with more to follow in add-ons.
Having struck a deal with the Champions League winners, the Premier League champions, who have been heavily linked with Thiago over the summer, are expected to swiftly conclude discussions over personal terms.
It had been reported a potential move for the Spanish playmaker was being held up by uncertainty over the future of Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum.
The Dutchman, who is in the final year of his contract at Anfield, has been linked with Barcelona.
Liverpool, however, have decided to make their move for Thiago now, with the issue not appearing dependent on whether Wijnaldum leaves the club or not.
Thiago would be Liverpool’s second addition of the summer after the signing of Greece left-back Kostas Tsimikas.
He joined Bayern from Barca in 2013 and was in the side that won the Champions League last month.