Liverpool are closing in on a £6 million deal for Sporting Lisbon defender Tiago Ilori.
O Jogo says a deal is closing to be agreed, with Sporting chief executive Bruno de Carvalho granting Liverpool permission to negotiate with the central defender, after negotiations over a new deal broke down.
With Liverpool's growing need for a centre back growing it is believed they are willing to match Sporting's asking price.
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