Liverpool are close to finalising the signing of Piotr Zielinski according to Przeglad Sportowy.
The polish news outlet state that Zielinski is in advanced talks with Liverpool about a deal and is expected to be completed within days.
The report says “Talks between representatives of Zielinski and Europa League finalists enter into a crucial phase, and on Monday the negotiations are to be finalised.
“Wednesday at the latest Empoli player will have signed a contract with the Reds.”
Zielinski has scored five goals and provided four assists from a central midfield role for Empoli in 35 appearances.
He has spent the last two seasons on loan, and has 13 international caps, expected to feature prominently at Euro 2016.
Zielinski has been talking about a move to Liverpool and was quoted when speaking to The Liverpool Echo as saying it would be an ‘honour’ to work with Jurgen Klopp.