Liverpool complete signing of Preston centre-back Ben Davies
Ben Davies has joined Liverpool from Preston (Richard Sellers/PA)
Liverpool have taken a step towards solving their centre-back problems by completing the signing of Ben Davies from Preston, the PA news agency understands.
The 25-year-old underwent a medical on Monday before signing for an initial fee believed to be in the region of £500,000, plus structured add-ons.
Jurgen Klopp is also closing in on Schalke defender Ozan Kabak, with the two clubs close to agreeing an initial £1million loan fee with the option to buy for £18m at the end of the season.
Liverpool closing in on Preston centre-back Ben Davies
Preston defender Ben Davies is on the verge of a move to Liverpool (Richard Sellers/PA)
Liverpool are close to completing the signing of Preston centre-back Ben Davies and reinforce what has become a problem area for manager Jurgen Klopp this season.
The 25-year-old will undergo a medical on Monday before signing for an initial £500,000, the PA news agency understands.
Davies’ deal also includes structured add-ons – primarily related to first-team appearances and any achievements the player contributes to – worth up to £1.1million.
Preston defender Ben Davies is close to completing a deadline-day move to Liverpool (Nick Potts/PA)
Ben Davies determined to make most of ‘surprise’ Liverpool transfer
Liverpool have completed the signing of Preston defender Ben Davies (Richard Sellers/PA)
New Liverpool defender Ben Davies plans to make the most of his “surprise” opportunity and shine in the Premier League.
Davies completed his move from Sky Bet Championship club Preston on Monday night, the initial fee believed to be in the region of £500,000, plus structured add-ons.
The 25-year-old has signed a long-term contract and bolstered Liverpool’s defensive ranks with Virgil Van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and Fabinho all currently sidelined by injury.
Davies told Liverpoolfc.com: “I’m obviously delighted to be here. It’s a huge opportunity.