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Liverpool have begun working on a deal to sign Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen during the January transfer window. A report from claims that the Premier League club are now taking firm steps to get the deal done and they are currently in advanced talks with the German club to sign the player. The Ecuadorian international has been a key player for the German club over the past year and he should prove to be a quality long-term acquisition for Liverpool. The Reds need to add more quality and depth to their defensive unit and the 21-year-old certainly fits the profile.

Liverpool must look to bring in an upgrade on players like Joel Matip. Hincapie is versatile enough to slot in as a full-back as well and he could be an asset for the Reds during rotation and injuries. Piero Hincapie has been scouted by Liverpool