Udinese defender Cristian Zapata has revealed that he is close to joining Liverpool.
The Colombian international is currently away with his national side preparing for the Copa America in Argentina but has told a South American radio station that he is likely to leave Serie A for Liverpool.
“I have some options,” Zapata told Colombian radio station La FM.
“Bayern Munich and Liverpool are two real possibilities for me. We are pretty close to those clubs and those are my options and I hope they come true.
“I haven’t heard much from Arsenal, that possibility seems to be at a standstill at the moment. The Liverpool option is the most serious one.”
“I have gained experience, but the time has come for me to make the jump to a big team.”
The 24-year-old joined Udinese in 2005 and two years remaining on his contract with the Serie A club.
As he is a versatile defender who can play anywhere across the backline, he is believed to be Liverpool’s second defensive target after missing out on Phil Jones to Manchester United.
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