Firmino eyeing English move - agent

15 June 2015 14:17

The agent of Hoffenheim forward Roberto Firmino confirmed that his client would be moving to England next season.

Roger Wittmann, who represents the 23-year-old, would not confirm where the striker's exact destination was - although he has recently been linked with a move to Liverpool and Manchester United.

"All I can say is that he's moving to England," Wittmann told Germany's Bild newspaper.

It may take a while before a deal is announced, though, since the Brazil international is current representing his country at the Copa America.

However, all of the formalities - including a medical - are likely to be completed while Firmino is in South America to enable him to complete what is likely to be a club record transfer for the Bundesliga outfit.

Their previous biggest transfer was the sale of Carlos Eduardo to Rubin Kazan for 20 million euros (£14.5m).

Firmino, who scored seven Bundesliga goals last season, is valued between 25 (£18m) and 30 million euros (£21.7m).

Source: PA