Lazar Markovic (Benfica) £20m
The signing of the Serbian is also said to be a ‘formality’ and will offer something of a wide-attacking option as well as helping to continue Liverpool’s push for a youthful transfer policy.
Markovic had a solid first campaign in Portugal, playing his part in Benfica’s Primeira Liga title winning campaign and their run to the Europa League final.
The 20 year old won’t come cheap but is considered one of the hottest prospects in European football so Rodgers will hope it’s a calculated risk worth taking.