Gonzalo Higuain (Real Madrid)

Reds agree £20 million pound fee for Higuain

Liverpool are on the verge of completing the shock transfer of Gonzalo Higuain for £20 million pounds as a replacement for the outgoing Andy Carroll who is believed to be on his way to West Ham as part of a loan deal with a view to a permanent deal if the hammers avoid relegation this season.

A key factor in the deal was the relationship between Rodgers and Mourinho.Rodgers who was involved in the youth and reserve setup when Mourinho was working at Chelsea had inquired about the player as early as last month was last night given the green light on the deal as Higuain who has been frustrated by his lack of first team football this season has finally decided to agree on a deal to move to Liverpool which will see him match the top earner Steven Gerrard at the top of the clubs wage bill along with a significant signing on bonus.

Mourinho's relationship with Rodgers was a key factor in both keeping the deal out of the media for so long and convincing Higuain that working with Rodgers would be the right step in his career.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool/higuain

Been hearing this all day there's been lots off talk about it on the transfer rumors and gossip page.

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