Liverpool have been informed that they can sign Colombian defender Eder Balanta, for just £4.3 million, reports the Metro.
The Colombian defender, who currently represents Argentine side River Plate, has been a target for Liverpool all summer, with the Merseyside club keen to replace the departing Daniel Agger.
Balanta had previously been valued at £8 million by his club, with the Argentines set to drop their asking price, leaving Liverpool ready to make a swift bid.
We value him now at £4.3million,’ said River’s president Rodolfo D’Onofrio.
‘The most important thing is that we can get the money now. We don’t want a loan or pay a small amount now. This is not possible for us.
By Ben Reardon
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