Watch Exeter v Liverpool Live Stream Online Preview Prediction LINEUPS Betting Tips Odds on Wednesday 24 August 2011 Live Stream at Justin Tv and ESPN The Carling Cup Uruguay defender Sebastian Coates appears set to move to Liverpool after his club told BBC Sport they will make a decision this week. The £12m-rated Nacional centre-back, 20, impressed in Uruguay's Copa America triumph in July and is keen to join compatriot Luis Suarez at Anfield.
"An offer arrived from Liverpool," said Nacional chief Daniel Enriquez.
"We will discuss the final details of the transfer and an announcement will be made soon."
He added: "It's an interesting offer and the player is interested in playing in English football and Liverpool seem like a proper club."
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Won the Best Young Player trophy as Uruguay won this summer's Copa America
Only made his international debut during the tournament, having made 10 appearances for the Under-21s
Has made 54 appearances for Nacional, scoring four goals
Coates would be Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish's sixth signing of the summer.
Dalglish is keen to strengthen his defensive resources after Greek defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos left for Wolfsburg on a free transfer and 6ft 6in Coates, 20, is seen not only as another quality addition but also a sound investment for the future.
Manchester City have been strongly linked with Coates but Liverpool are now firm favourites to add him to Dalglish's other summer signings, midfielders Jordan Henderson, Charlie Adam and Stewart Downing, goalkeeper Doni and defender Jose Enrique.
Adding another centre-back became Dalglish's top priority after completing their deal with Newcastle United left-back Enrique.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have agreed a deal to send forward Daniel Pacheco on a season-long loan to Atletico Madrid.
The 20-year-old spent the final three months of last season at Championship promotion winners Norwich, and has now returned to his homeland in search of further first-team experience.
Pacheco made just seven appearances for Liverpool's senior side last season and has played only 14 matches in total.
"An offer arrived from Liverpool," said Nacional chief Daniel Enriquez.
"We will discuss the final details of the transfer and an announcement will be made soon."
He added: "It's an interesting offer and the player is interested in playing in English football and Liverpool seem like a proper club."
SEBASTIAN COATES PROFILE
Continue reading the main story
Won the Best Young Player trophy as Uruguay won this summer's Copa America
Only made his international debut during the tournament, having made 10 appearances for the Under-21s
Has made 54 appearances for Nacional, scoring four goals
Coates would be Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish's sixth signing of the summer.
Dalglish is keen to strengthen his defensive resources after Greek defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos left for Wolfsburg on a free transfer and 6ft 6in Coates, 20, is seen not only as another quality addition but also a sound investment for the future.
Manchester City have been strongly linked with Coates but Liverpool are now firm favourites to add him to Dalglish's other summer signings, midfielders Jordan Henderson, Charlie Adam and Stewart Downing, goalkeeper Doni and defender Jose Enrique.
Adding another centre-back became Dalglish's top priority after completing their deal with Newcastle United left-back Enrique.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have agreed a deal to send forward Daniel Pacheco on a season-long loan to Atletico Madrid.
The 20-year-old spent the final three months of last season at Championship promotion winners Norwich, and has now returned to his homeland in search of further first-team experience.
Pacheco made just seven appearances for Liverpool's senior side last season and has played only 14 matches in total.
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