Nacional starlet Sebastian Coates is expected to sign a contract with Liverpool in the next 24 hours, as representatives of the Uruguayan club make the trip across the Atlantic in order to put the finishing touches to the deal

Liverpool hope to hold off interest from Manchester City to complete the signing of Uruguay defender Sebastian Coates

Liverpool have tried to steal a march on their rivals in the bid to sign Sebastian Coates by offering £10million for the Uruguay centre-half.

Manchester City are reportedly targeting 20-year-old Uruguay central defender Sebastian Coates in a £10m swoop from Uruguayan Primera Division side Nacional

Manchester City are considering a bid for highly rated Uruguay defender Sebastian Coates