Brentford have agreed a deal in principle with Liverpool to sign Sepp van den Berg.
It is understood they have agreed to pay £25m plus £5m in add-ons for the centre-back.
The decision is now down to the player and the Dutchman is aware of interest from Bayer Leverkusen.
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The German club are also willing to agree to this deal with Liverpool but need to sell one of their centre-backs first.
The Bundesliga champions have interest from other clubs in Edmond Tapsoba, Jonathan Tah and Odilon Kossounou.
Sky Sports News has already reported Newcastle’s interest in Tapsoba.
Gomez in contention for Brentford game amid Villa interest
Joe Gomez was absent from Liverpool’s matchday squad on opening weekend
Sky Sports News understands Liverpool defender Joe Gomez is training well and is currently in contention for their next game at home to Brentford on Sunday, live on Sky Sports.
The England international did not make the squad for their opening-day win at Ipswich amid uncertainty over his future this summer.
Aston Villa are thought to be among the 27-year-old’s admirers as Unai Emery’s side evaluate potential replacements for Fulham target Diego Carlos.