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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is poised to clinch the signing of £12million Derby County wonderkid Will Hughes - leaving Arsene Wenger and David Moyes out in the cold.
Hughes is a long-term target for Rodgers, Wenger and Moyes, having impressed in central midfield for Derby.
But the 18-year-old finally looks to be on his way out of Pride Park after Liverpool agreed to meet the Rams' £12m asking price.
According to reports, the Reds will land the highly rated England U21 international in January.
The move will come as a blow to Wenger and Moyes, who have both watched Hughes' development with interest.
Last month Express Sport reported that new Derby manager Steve McClaren was prepared to let Hughes leave, as long as the Championship outfit received £12m for his services.
The Surrey-born playmaker has struck four goals this season.
Source: Daily Express
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