Liverpool are pushing ahead with a move for Roberto Firmino (Picture: Getty)

Liverpool are set to open talks with German club Hoffenheim over a deal for midfielder Roberto Firmino.

The Reds have been tracking Firmino closely in the last few months, and now manager Brendan Rodgers wants to push ahead with a deal.

According to reports in Germany, Liverpool chief Ian Ayre will fly out to open negotiations with Hoffenheim over 22-year-old in the coming days.

Firmino is a rising star (Picture: Getty)

Firmino, a creative midfielder who can play on the wing or as a striker, is also a target for Chelsea after scoring 16 goals and picking up 11 assists in 33 matches last term.


He was unlucky to miss out on a place in the Brazil squad for the World Cup, but he has a bright future in the game.



Liverpool value him at about £15million but could go to £20million to get their man.

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