Andoni Iraola given green light for £5.2m Liverpool transfer after manager confirmation

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Liverpool are assessing a move for Deportivo Cali starlet Matías Orozco as head coach Andoni Iraola looks to finalize his squad before the September 1 transfer deadline. That fee represents a relatively low-risk option for a player who has already registered 27 senior appearances and currently captains Colombia’s Under-20 side.

Deportivo Cali manager Rafael Dudamel confirmed the midfielder’s impending departure following their 2-2 draw with Internacional de Bogotá, a match in which Orozco featured despite his ongoing transfer negotiations “Negotiations are advanced for Matías Orozco to go to European football,” Dudamel told reporters. We knew there was a lot of risk, but he also really wanted to be part of the team.” Reds balance attack reshuffle against valuation stance Orozco’s potential arrival would add further youth depth to Iraola’s ranks following a busy summer at the AXA Training Centre.

PSG’s £145m price tag presents a major obstacle, with Liverpool sticking firmly to their policy of refusing to pay above internal valuations Target / Player Club Status / Details Matías Orozco Deportivo Cali £5.2m (€6m) release clause; Liverpool & Leeds competing Bradley Barcola Paris Saint-Germain Primary attacking target; £145m asking price Cody Gakpo Liverpool Subject of interest from Man City and Tottenham Funds for a high-profile attacking addition could open up if Cody Gakpo departs. Follow Nazira for authoritative coverage as Liverpool battles for domestic and European glory.