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title: "Deal Close: Liverpool agree £25m fee for top Everton target, medical to take place"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/deal-close-liverpool-agree-25m-fee-for-top-everton-target-medical-to-take-place/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Jonny Gorrie"
section: "Liverpool Football Club"
published: "2016-07-21T07:52:29Z"
modified: "2016-07-21T07:52:29Z"
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# Deal Close: Liverpool agree £25m fee for top Everton target, medical to take place

**It’s been a busy morning for the Liverpool fans in the Transfer Tavern, who have shed a surprising tear following reports Joe Allen could be on his way.**

However, such is the nature of the ever churning rumour mill, the Reds propping up the bar have been handed a monumental [£25m](https://twitter.com/SkyFootball/status/756022637336358912) boost.

According to [Sky Sports](https://twitter.com/SkyFootball/status/756022637336358912), Jurgen Klopp has seen a bid accepted by Newcastle United for midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum.

> Liverpool agree £25m transfer fee for Newcastle's Georginio Wijnaldum: [https://t.co/8Cd4lYiSX1](https://t.co/8Cd4lYiSX1) [pic.twitter.com/xmEgRP2d09](https://t.co/xmEgRP2d09)
>
> — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) [July 21, 2016](https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/756022637336358912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

The Dutchman has been strongly linked with a move to Anfield for a number of weeks now, with arch rivals Everton and Tottenham Hotspur [thought](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3693730/Everton-interested-signing-Georginio-Wijnaldum-battle-Tottenham-land-Newcastle-midfielder.html) to also be interested.

Now, the 25-year old will travel to Merseyside to complete a medical and finalise his move from Tyneside, after just a year with the Toon Army.

While the *Oranje* international started life with the Magpies well, and finished as their top scorer, though his form was patchy and he proved powerless to stop their relegation.

Still, it represents a major profit for Rafa Benitez and company, who signed the player for £14.5m last term.

**Where will Wijnaldum fit in at Anfield? Let us know below….**