Liverpool's position as the only Premier League team yet to complete a summer transfer is set to change in the coming days.
With the EPL transfer window closing on August 30, Arne Slot is working on multiple deals, with at least one reinforcement expected before the deadline.
Defence is a key area Slot is looking to cover following the summer departure of Joel Matip with England international Joe Gomez potentially leaving the club this month.
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Bayer Leverkusen center-back Piero Hincapie has been a long-term target for Liverpool, from Jurgen Klopp onto Slot, and the Ecuadorian is rumoured to be open to a move to Merseyside.
Hincapie made just 16 league starts last season, as Xabi Alonso led Bayer Leverkusen to a first-ever Bundsliga title, with Jonathan Tah and Edmond Tapsoba his first choice defensive pairing.
Newcastle United's interest in Tapsoba has complicated Hincapie's potential exit with the Magpies growing frustrated in their push for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi.
Reports from Liverpool.com indicate Liverpool are ready to pay Leverkusen's £50m ($66m) valuation to edge out rival interest from Tottenham.
Alonso will not want to lose both Tapsoba and Hincapie, but if Liverpool move swiftly they can secure a vital target, as part of future plans to replace club icon Virgil van Dijk.
