Liverpool remain hopeful of concluding a deal for Dutch defender Sepp van den Berg before the end of the week.
The Reds are currently locked in battle with Bayern Munich over the highly-rated 17-year-old, who made 16 first-team appearances for PEC Zwolle in the Eredivisie last term.
The teenager is also a target for PSV back in his homeland, while Dutch champions and Champions League semi-finalists Ajax are keen.
Sampdoria had a €2.5million rejected in January, but the Reds' biggest competition for Van den Berg comes in the shape of Bundesliga giants Bayern.
The ECHO understands that Liverpool are confident they can conclude a deal for the Dutch teen before the end of the week.