The highy-rated Uruguayan international has great chances of emigrating to Italy's Serie A.
Italian Serie A clubs Lazio and Genoa are on the verge of completing a co-ownership deal to land Uruguayan international Emiliano Alfaro, who currently plys his trade at Liverpool of Montevideo.
Alfaro, 23, is one of the most sought after strikers from the tiny South American nation, scoring seven goals in the Uruguayan Apertura championship to finish as the competition's second highest marksman.
Due to his impressive form he has attracted the attention of Uruguay's two biggest clubs, Nacional and Penarol, however, recent interest from abroad means he has greater chances of moving to Italy instead, even if it may be through a tricky co-ownership deal.
"I have not been told any official news yet. Negotiations are taking place and from what I know they are at an advanced stage. While it is not official, I will not make any further comments," Alfaro explained to local radio program Sport 890.
The talented goal-poacher added, "It is the correct time to make the jump."
Vincenzo D'Ippolito, the agent of the player, is confident that the situation will be resolved: "Minor details need to be finished, but we are close to coming to an agreement."
According to reports Liverpool are willing to accept a fee of €2.5 million for the sale of the striker. But this figure could increase depending on the value of any other potential offers.
Alfaro made his official Uruguay debut last November, when he entered the field in the second half as the South American champions beat Italy 1-0 in a friendly match staged at the Stadio Olimpico of Rome.
Alfaro, 23, is one of the most sought after strikers from the tiny South American nation, scoring seven goals in the Uruguayan Apertura championship to finish as the competition's second highest marksman.
Due to his impressive form he has attracted the attention of Uruguay's two biggest clubs, Nacional and Penarol, however, recent interest from abroad means he has greater chances of moving to Italy instead, even if it may be through a tricky co-ownership deal.
"I have not been told any official news yet. Negotiations are taking place and from what I know they are at an advanced stage. While it is not official, I will not make any further comments," Alfaro explained to local radio program Sport 890.
The talented goal-poacher added, "It is the correct time to make the jump."
Vincenzo D'Ippolito, the agent of the player, is confident that the situation will be resolved: "Minor details need to be finished, but we are close to coming to an agreement."
According to reports Liverpool are willing to accept a fee of €2.5 million for the sale of the striker. But this figure could increase depending on the value of any other potential offers.
Alfaro made his official Uruguay debut last November, when he entered the field in the second half as the South American champions beat Italy 1-0 in a friendly match staged at the Stadio Olimpico of Rome.
