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Alisson will fly to Merseyside to undergo a medical ahead of completing his world record £66.8million move from Roma to Liverpool.

The Brazil international has agreed personal terms on a five-year contract after being granted permission to hold talks with the Reds.

Alisson will cut short his holiday in Sardinia to complete the formalities before becoming the most expensive goalkeeper in the world. An official announcement should follow in the next 24 to 48 hours.

The 25-year-old shot-stopper is unlikely to be part of Jurgen Klopp's squad for the pre-season tour of America as he's given time off following his exertions at the World Cup.

However, he should link up with his new team-mates for the four-day training camp in France ahead of the friendly against Napoli in Dublin on August 4.

Liverpool's initial bid of £62million was rejected by the Serie A outfit but sporting director Michael Edwards moved quickly to reach an agreement.

Including add-ons, the deal is understood to be worth 75million Euros (£66.8million). That shatters the previous highest transfer fee involving a goalkeeper – the £34.7million that Manchester City paid Benfica for Ederson in 2017.

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The Reds have been wary of Chelsea's interest potentially scuppering the transfer but it would now take a dramatic late twist for Klopp to be denied his top keeper target.

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Alisson, who was blown away by the Anfield atmosphere when he played for Roma in the Champions League semi-final last season, is excited about the opportunity to play for Klopp. He has also received a ringing endorsement about life at Liverpool from Brazil team-mate Roberto Firmino.

Liverpool have been in the market for a new No 1 since the midway point of last season. Loris Karius' disastrous performance in the Champions League final only strengthened their resolve to bolster that area of the squad with proven quality.

The Reds initially feared they would miss out on Alisson with Real Madrid seemingly favourites to sign him but the landscape has changed in recent weeks with the Roma No 1 increasingly keen on the prospect of moving to Anfield.