Liverpool FC are expected to complete a deal for Nigerian youth international Taiwo Awoniyi today.

The 18-year-old will join Liverpool from Imperial Academy in his homeland before being immediately sent out on a season-long loan.

The Nigerian youth international had also been targeted by Monaco and Porto, but the Reds have moved quickly to secure his signature.

The Reds were unable to secure a work permit for the youngster, who has represented Nigeria at under-15, under-17, under-20 and under-23 levels, so he will be sent to a club in Holland or Belgium.

Awoniyi is expected to join up with Michael Beale’s under-21 squad next summer.

Source: Liverpool Echo

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