The Reds sent representatives to Barcelona last week in a bid to negotiate a deal for the youngster and they appear on the verge of getting their target.
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Should Barcelona insist on this provision, Liverpool are unlikely to go through with their swoop for Traore, who would be a luxury signing for Brendan Rodgers rather than a necessary one.
But Lopez, who was appointed head coach just last week, is hopeful the player will be around to help Barcelona B in their attempts to climb back into the Segunda Division.
Whilst a move to Anfield may well prove a grander proposition an Everton switch is far more likely to lead to Adama Traore garnering some much needed top level experience that could aid the 19-year-old’s overall career progression.
However, since then talks have been stalled on a deal with the Reds now in the lead and Spanish outlet RAC1 stated that the senior club officials had travelled to Spain, to get a deal done soon for the superstar winger.
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The Spain Under-19 global made his La Liga debut at the age of 17 in November 2013 and made his Champions League bow days later under the management of Gerardo Martino.
