Liverpool have made a £37million move for PSV Eindhoven striker Cody Gakpo.
Talks were at an advanced stage on Monday night as Liverpool moved to head off competition from Manchester United.
United had instigated talks but were still to finalise a financial offer and Liverpool have taken advantage.
Liverpool have hijacked Manchester United's move for PSV and Holland striker Cody Gakpo
Gakpo had offers from Leeds and Southampton last summer but chose to stay at PSV after the Dutch club rejected offers.
The 23-year old had chosen to wait for offers from clubs contending in the Champions League and despite the pull of United's Erik Ten Hag, Liverpool fit the bill.