Sergio Romero is closing in on a transfer to Liverpool (Picture: Getty)

Liverpool are expecting to complete the signing of Sampdoria goalkeeper Sergio Romero after making a £1.6million offer for his services.

Romero was approached by the Reds this week as manager Brendan Rodgers looks to bring in a quality back-up for first-choice Simon Mignolet.

And after a successful round of opening negotiations, Italian newspaper Gazzetta Dello Sport says the transfer is now very close with Liverpool putting £1.6million (€2million) on the table.

That’s thought to be very close to his asking price and the Anfield club are expecting to be able to sign the Argentina international.


Sampdoria are keen to do business with Liverpool over Romero as it might act as a sweetener in their bid to land Sebastian Coates in the coming days.



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