Liverpool are aiming for a deal at the end of January for Preston center-back Ben Davies.
The 25-year-old was approaching a trade with Celtic after agreeing to the contract preconditions, but Liverpool have decided to attempt to sign cover for his defensive injuries and are interested in Davies for the role.
Davies has been free to speak to clubs outside of England as he is in the final six months of his contract with Preston which has led to a deal with Celtic.
However, the Scottish champions have been aware of interest from other clubs including Bournemouth and have been keen to try to sign him this month.
Now Liverpool have become one of the trailblazers, drawn in part by the deal’s simplicity and affordability.
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Celtic had been valued between £ 2m and £ 2.5m by Preston, while Bournemouth had been told they would have to pay almost £ 3m to get it.
Liverpool were looking for loan options, but recruiting foreign players is more difficult due to coronavirus travel restrictions.
The club are also concerned that a larger signing will move to the bank when Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomes return.
Davies is also a left-handed center-back, a relative comfort in football and the type of player Liverpool currently lack.
Klopp declined to be selected at his post-match press conference following the win over West Ham.
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