Wednesday, 9th July, 2014
Divock Origi is in Liverpool to put the finishing touches to his move to the Merseyside giants.
The Reds have moved quickly to push a deal for Origi over the line after Real Madrid looked to hijack their move at the last minute.
A fee had already been agreed with Lille for Origi, thought to be between €10m and €14m, along with the fact that he will spent next season at the French club, on a season-long loan.
According to Sky Italia, Origi is currently at Liverpool for a medical and to sign his contract with the club.
The striker, who starred with Belgium at this summer's World Cup, is then due to return to his homeland on Friday.
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Meanwhile, Liverpool are moving closer to signing Serbian winger Lazar Markovic from Benfica.
A €25m fee has been agreed with the Portuguese giants, with Markovic also due on Merseyside for his medical and to pen a contract with Brendan Rodgers' men.
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