Liverpool FC look like they will be heading to Hong Kong in pre-season to take part in the Premier League Asia Trophy.
Anfield officials are holding advanced talks to discuss the club’s participation at the event which is held in July.
Hong Kong’s domestic champions, Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG along with three Premier League clubs would be involved. Southampton are expected to be one of the EPL clubs with Liverpool tipped to top the bill.
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Mark Sutcliffe, chief executive of the Hong Kong Football Association, has confirmed that they are close to reaching a formal deal with the Premier League.
He said: “Extensive discussions have taken place between the HKFA and the EPL over the last few months and an agreement in principle has been reached.
“Final arrangements can’t be confirmed yet because the EPL is also in discussion with the mainland authorities regarding one of the match days being held in China.
“We understand these discussions are also at an advanced stage and an announcement with final details is expected within the next few weeks.”
It would be the Reds first trip to Hong Kong since 2007 when they took part in the competition with South China AA, Portsmouth and Fulham. Pompey beat the Reds 4-2 on penalties.
Games are scheduled to be played in Hong Kong and Shanghai on 20th and 22nd July.
