Liverpool have been linked with a move for Roberto Firmino for more than a week now.
Tony Barrett of the Times, someone with well-established connections to the club, wrote just three days ago that Liverpool were 'considering a move' for the Hoffenheim player who they have watched several times this season.
That consideration would seem to have moved up a gear with Brazilian media outlet Globoesporte.com reporting that Liverpool are 'close' to signing the 23-year-old.
Liverpool vira favorito e está perto de contratar Roberto Firmino http://t.co/sBs087RMA0 pic.twitter.com/VbnNvzOc9g
— globoesporte.com (@globoesportecom) June 22, 2015
They say that the player will cost around €25 million and that negotiations are entering the final stages.
The 2 reporters who wrote the Firmino to LFC article are covering Brazil's training camp in Chile so they very possibly have close contacts.
— Seleção Brasileira (@BrazilStats) June 22, 2015
Just contacted one of the writers. He insists that Liverpool are favourites but refuses to say the deal is certain "until the player signs".
— Seleção Brasileira (@BrazilStats) June 22, 2015
Firmino, who is currently on international duty at the Copa America, scored the decisive goal in Brazil's 2-1 win against Venezuela on Sunday.
The attacking midfielder joined Hoffenheim in January of 2011 and totalled 10 goals and 12 assists for the Bundesliga club last season.
