The Holland international is expected to arrive on Merseyside on Thursday, with a medical examination scheduled for Friday.
Mail Sport reported earlier this week that the 21-year-old had agreed terms with Jurgen Kloppβs side. He is now anticipated to complete the transfer after missing training with Bayern Munich on Thursday morning.Jorg Schmadtke, the German sporting director for Liverpool, has extensive experience with the Bundesliga and has been instrumental in the current discussions.
The Holland international joined Bayern for Β£21 million on a five-year contract last summer, with the Bavarian heavyweights outbidding Manchester United for his signature.
Klopp is rumored to be a huge fan of the former Ajax star, whose versatility provides the Reds with multiple options in midfield.The Reds are in need of reinforcements following the departure of a number of former club stalwarts this summer.
Jordan Henderson joined former teammate Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq, while Fabinho joined Al-Ittahad in the Saudi Pro League. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita, and James Milner all left at the conclusion of last seasonβs contract.
Bayern continues to negotiate with Chelsea for defender Trevoh Chalabah.
Former England international Chalobah has five years remaining on his current contract at Stamford Bridge, but he has yet to play in a competitive match for the Blues this season.
They are also anticipated to pursue Joao Palhinha of Fulham. The German titansβ initial offer of Β£47 million was turned down, but they are rumored to be willing to go as high as Β£60 million, while Marco Silvaβs club is holding out for Β£70 million.
