"Imminent" move confirmed for €40M Liverpool transfer target

Fluminense manager Fernando Diniz has confirmed that reported Liverpool transfer target Andre Trindade will make an "imminent" departure from the club.

The 22-year-old played a crucial role in helping the Brazilian club win the Copa Libertadores for the first time in its history but will now make a move to the Premier League.

However, it may be that he does not join Liverpool but instead moves to Fulham with widespread reports suggesting the London outfit is in the lead to sign him.

After a 1-0 win over Sao Paulo, Fluminense head coach Diniz spoke to ESPN Brasil about Andre's future with the midfielder the subject of huge speculation.

Diniz said: "André’s departure is imminent and they are two players who were trained at Fluminense and who, both of them, have had very good times and have had good times again here at the club.

"Apart from them, we have other possibilities, but I think they’re players I’m counting on a lot for next year."

ESPN Brasil did not provide any extra information on what is in store for Andre when the January transfer market opens.

Reports have been contradictory of late with some claiming Liverpool still want Andre and are in pole position while others point towards Fulham as being the player's next club.

One fact remains, though, and that is Fluminense are yet to receive a formal bid for Andre and until their €40 million (£35M) demands are met, his future isn't set in stone.

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