Uruguay defender Sebastian Coates has arrived on Merseyside to have his medical with Liverpool after Nacional accepted a £7million offer for the centre-back.
The fee has now been agreed between the two clubs and Liverpool are hopeful that the deal can be completed in the coming days as Coates completes his medical and discusses personal terms.
The 6ft 6ins defender was voted the young player of the tournament as Uruguay won the Copa America and has been hotly tipped to be a star of the future.
It is a major coup for Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish as the giant defender had been watched on a number of occasions by Premier League rivals Manchester City.
Despite being unable to offer European football, Liverpool have managed to convince the 20-year-old to choose Anfield, thanks in large to star striker Luis Suarez.
The prolific forward was instrumental in helping Uruguay win the Copa America and regularly told Coates of what it is like to to play in the Premier League.
The Reds have still not declared that the deal has been completed as they still need to obtain a work permit. This should not be too much of a problem as the defender played every game of the Copa America.
The defender also gave an emotional farewell to the supporters of Nacional as he revealed he would love to one day return to the club.
“For the fans I can only give words of gratitude, they have always treated me fantastically and supported me in the hardest times,” said Coates. “I will wear the Nacional jersey again, however, and I hope when this happens I get the same great backing.”
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