Tottenham's bid for Luis Diaz stalled at the most untimely of moments to allow Liverpool to swoop in - and it was all down to Jorge Mendes.
Liverpool are poised to complete a deal for the highly-rated Porto winger, 25, with £37.5million due up front, plus a further £12.5million in add-ons.
The transfer is seen as a real coup for the Reds, who will make a crucial addition to bolster their attacking options.