Liverpool are near signing Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo on a season-long mortgage from Barcelona.
The deal contains an choice to purchase Araujo, who is predicted to hyperlink up with the Liverpool squad this weekend.
The 27-year-old centre-back has helped Barca win La Liga in three of the previous 4 seasons, and ended final season as membership captain.
Araujo is beneath contract till 2031 however solely made 11 league begins final season, with Gerard Martin and Pau Cubarsi rising as their most popular central defensive pairing.
After becoming a member of Barca from Uruguayan membership Boston River in 2018, Araujo has made greater than 200 appearances for the Spanish giants.
Liverpool have been trying to strengthen their defence after Ibrahima Konate left the Reds to join Real Madrid on a free transfer.
