Liverpool accept bid as Klopp prepares to sell 22-year-old emerging star - Sky
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Liverpool accept bid as Klopp prepares to sell 22-year-old emerging star - Sky

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By North-west correspondent Alex Stevens

Bournemouth have had a bid for defender Brad Smith accepted by Liverpool, according to a report.

Sky Sports have claimed on their official Twitter account that Liverpool have given Eddie Howe's team permission to discuss personal terms with the left-back, 22.

Smith, who is with Liverpool on their USA tour, will return to the UK to discuss the move.

This comes just over a week after Jordon Ibe, 20, joined Bournemouth from Liverpool in a £15million deal and Sergi Canos, 19, moved to Norwich for £2.5million.

Cherries boss Howe already has left-backs Charlie Daniels and Tyrone Mings but Smith can also play on the left wing.

Australia international Smith has made 11 appearances for Liverpool and delivered a series of impressive performances last season when he stood in for first-choice Alberto Moreno.

Smith's seemingly imminent departure will prompt speculation that manager Jurgen Klopp has another left-back lined up to compete with Moreno for the No1 spot.

In other Liverpool transfer news, this is what new signing Georginio Wijnaldum said when asked about his best playing position.

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