Liverpool have made a late attempt to hijack Brighton & Hove Albion’s deal to sign Mats Wieffer, according to De Telegraaf.

The Reds have appointed Arne Slot as Jürgen Klopp’s successor, and the Dutchman arrived at Anfield after spending three years at Feyenoord.

Slot managed Wieffer for two years at the Eredivisie side and has been keen on reuniting with him at Liverpool. The manager is a ‘big fan’ of the 24-year-old.

It’s said the Merseyside club made a ‘last minute’ move and approached the Netherlands international’s camp. They seemed to be late because the player has already given a verbal approval to conditions offered by the Seagulls.

Despite being a fan of his compatriot, Slot won’t be able to bring Wieffer to Liverpool. Instead, he will see the player join another Premier League side.

According to the report, Fabian Hürzeler’s side have agreed to pay €30m plus bonuses for the midfielder. Feyenoord will also be entitled to receive a percentage of the fee from his future sale.

The deal to take Wieffer to Brighton is set to go through soon and he will sign a five-year deal at The Amex.