Jurgen Klopp's assistant manager, Zeljko Buvac, has played a leading role in persuading Marko Grujic to join Liverpool.

As talkSPORT told you on Tuesday, the Serbian midfielder is on the verge of sealing a move to Anfield.

He will officially complete the move in January and will then be sent back to Red Star Belgrade on loan for the rest of the season.

Liverpool fought off competition from Anderlecht and Inter Milan for the 19-year-old schemer and reports are suggesting that Buvac, who has excellent connections in Serbian football, has been the middle man behind the deal.

According to FC Inter News, Buvac had been closely watching Grujic over the last year and advised Jurgen Klopp to make direct contact with the player after Inter expressed their interest.

Source: talkSPORT

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