Neco Williams edges closer to Liverpool exit in £16m transfer deal

Neco Williams has edged closer to a Liverpool exit with the Reds in advanced talks with Nottingham Forest.

The ECHO understands that a deal has not yet been agreed but the two clubs are currently in discussions regarding a £16m package for the Wales international.

Having helped Wales qualify for the World Cup last month, the 21-year-old is currently on extended leave following Liverpool ’s return for pre-season on Monday, but is scheduled to link up with Jurgen Klopp ’s side on Saturday when they fly out to Bangkok for the start of their pre-season tour should a transfer not yet be finalised.

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The defender spent the second half of last season on loan with Fulham, helping them win promotion to the Premier League as Championship winners, but could now be set for a move to their fellow newly-promoted side with club sources confident a transfer will be agreed.

Williams is poised to follow Sadio Mane, Takumi Minamino and Divock Origi out of the Anfield exit door as a result, with a £16m package set to take Liverpool’s overall incomings from player sales this summer to a potential £66.5m including add-ons.

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