Liverpool Close In On Third Summer Signing

Liverpool are closing in on a deal for Udinese midfielder Piotr Zielinski after firming up their interest in the Polish star, according to reports from Il Messaggero.

The Reds have been heavily aligned with the 22-year-old in recent months after being impressed with his showings while on loan at Empoli for 2015/16.

However, talk of a move for Zielinski had cooled off, with some speculation suggesting that Mahmoud Dahoud of Borussia Monchengladbach had emerged as a priority target.

However, reports now claim that the Poland international is closing in on a move to Merseyside, with Liverpool and Udinese having come close to sealing an agreement after ‘a few days of reflection’.

Yet, they may have to move quickly, with the likes of Roma and Napoli mentioned as rival suitors.

Should a deal go through, Zielinski will become Jurgen Klopp’s third summer signing after goalkeeper Loris Karius and centre-back Joel Matip, while January addition Marko Grujic is in line to feature for the club in pre-season after spending the end of the campaign just gone back at Red Star Belgrade on loan.

Liverpool Close In On Third Summer Signing

Udinese Midfielder Close To Signing For Liverpool

Polish midfielder Piotr Zielinski looks all set to join Liverpool from Serie A club Udinese this summer, and the deal could be completed as early as this Wednesday.

According to Polish newspaper Przeglad Sportowy, Liverpool are close to finalising a deal for Zielinski after reports emerged earlier this month that the Reds had tabled a £12m bid for the 21-year-old midfielder.

Liverpool and Zielinski’s representatives have been holding talks and are said to have entered a “crucial phase,” with Udinese likely to allow their hot prospect leave this summer.

Negotiations are reportedly are at an advanced stage and if all things go smoothly he could sign for Liverpool as early as this Wednesday.

The Polish midfielder has impressed in the past two season on loan with Serie A side Empoli, and Jurgen Klopp has earmarked him as one of his primary targets this summer, as the Reds begin their summer recruitment.

Liverpool have been monitoring his progress for some time now with Udinese sporting director Cristiano Giaretta confirming an offer from Liverpool recently:

“There is interest from Liverpool and it is concrete interest,” he said. “He is doing very well and has the eyes of the Premier League on him.”

The player himself has sparked fuel to the transfer speculation by claiming he had been contacted by Liverpool and had spoken with the Reds manager.

“There is a lot of truth in rumours about Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp is interested in me, we had some talks,” he told Polish outlet Sportowe Fakty.

He also was pictured by European broadcaster Canal+ wearing Liverpool colours in May and has time and again underlined his ambition to sign for the club.

Udinese Midfielder Close To Signing For Liverpool