Liverpool look like they're keen to get their transfer business done early and with strong suggestions they are about to sign Barcelona B forward, Luis Alberto, talkSPORT's Transfer Spotlight runs the rule of the young, versatile Spaniard.

Name: Luis Alberto Romero Alconchel
Date of birth: 28 September, 1992
Position: Forward

Birthplace: Cadiz, Spain
Club: Barça B (on loan from Sevilla)
International appearances: One Spain U21 and two Spain U19 caps

What's the latest?

Barcelona brought Alberto in on loan last summer from Sevilla to play with their B team, but despite performing admirably with their reserves in the Spanish second division, the Catalans have reportedly decided not to execute the option to buy him for €5m (£4.2m). Spanish football journalist and Liverpool supporter, Guillem Balague, has now claimed the Reds have moved in for Alberto and a deal could be days from completion.

Did you know?

1) Alberto is a product of Sevilla's youth academy and made his professional debut with their B team in the Spanish third division in 2010.

2) In his second season with Sevilla's reserves, the youngster scored 15 goals, and was rewarded with his first team debut in April 2011 against Getafe.

3) Barcelona brought him to the Miniestadi on loan in August 2012, making him a part of their B team and including an option to buy at the end of the season. In 37 games with Barcelona's reserves, he has scored 11 goals and assisted 17.

4) The attacker made his Spain U21 debut on 5 February, 2013, coming on in the 68th minute in a 1-1 draw against Belgium.

5) Alberto is a particularly good free-kick taker, and has scored two for Barça B this season, including this brilliant strike against Mirandes.

Source: talkSPORT