Liverpool, Atletico Nacional and Samuel Martinez
Saturday
Liverpool are closing in on a deal to sign Colombian teenager Samuel Martinez from Atletico Nacional. The 17-year-old attacking midfielder has travelled to Merseyside for final formalities, with the fee reported to be around £750,000.
Martinez is expected to remain with Atletico Nacional for another season before joining Liverpool next summer. The structure lets the club guide his development while keeping him in familiar surroundings for the next 12 months.