SportFootballLiverpool transfer newsLiverpool are set for a vital summer transfer window after enduring a disappointing season under Arne Slot and the Reds are reportedly close to their first signing15:35, 22 May 2026Updated 15:59, 22 May 2026Liverpool have reportedly "reached an agreement" to sign Colombian teenager Samuel Martinez on a five-year deal. It is claimed that they are advancing in the final documentation after outbidding other European giants for the Atletico Nacional attacking midfielder.‌Journalist Pipe Sierra has claimed that Martinez will stay at Nacional to develop for the time being. It is claimed that the deal will be $1 million (around £740,000) and he adds that the Colombian side will retain a percentage of any future sale.‌The signing would be a coup for Liverpool with the young star also linked with Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund. The 17-year-old has been capped by Colombia Under-17’s on six occasions, failing to score in those appearances so far.‌Martinez's will arrive on Merseyside after he turns 18, meaning he will not become a Reds player until 2027. Liverpool may need to rethink their transfer strategy this summer after a disappointing campaign under Arne Slot.The Reds have gone from Premier League champions to a side struggling to qualify for the Champions League. Liverpool, who currently sit fifth in the final qualification berth, can still be overtaken by Bournemouth after the Cherries drew 1-1 at home against manchester-city-fc>Manchester City to keep alive their hopes of a top-five finish and ensure Arsenal succeeded Arne Slot's side as champions.‌However, it will take a remarkable pair of results on Sunday's final day to prevent Liverpool from retaining their place at Europe's top table.Bournemouth would need to win at Nottingham Forest and Liverpool to lose at home to Brentford, with a six-goal swing in favour of the South Coast side, given the Reds' current goal difference advantage.Brighton's defeat at Leeds United at the weekend ensured Bournemouth became the only team that could now gatecrash the Champions League qualification positions.Article continues belowLiverpool could also still finish fourth should they beat Brentford and Aston Villa, who thumped the Reds 4-2 last Friday, lose their last game at Man City.And after Villa won the Europa League against Freiburg on Wednesday, a Champions League qualification berth will be awarded to whoever finishes in sixth, which, at present, could be one of Bournemouth or Brighton.There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story.Follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Liverpool FCLiverpool transfer newsPremier League