Reds new boy set to sign

Sadio Mane could be confirmed as one of Liverpool's most expensive signings on Tuesday after completing his medical at Anfield. 

The 24-year-old forward underwent a series of tests and scans at the Spire Liverpool Hospital in the city before sitting down with club officials to thrash out personal terms.

As a result, Mane's switch from Southampton will not be completed until Tuesday at the earliest although there is a chance discussions could drag things out until Wednesday. 

The transfer fee is believed to be at least £30million which would make Mane one of the top three most expensive signings in Liverpool's history. 

Currently, the Reds' record transfer is the £35million paid to Newcastle for Andy Carroll in 2011 while Christian Benteke was a £32.5m signing from Aston Villa last summer. 

Senegal international Mane, who scored 25 goals in 75 appearances for the Saints, will become Jurgen Klopp's fourth signing after centre-back Joel Matip, midfielder Marko Grujic and goalkeeper Loris Karius. 

Liverpool's players who have not been involved in the European Championship are due to return for pre-season training on Saturday, with their first friendly the following Friday.

Jose Enrique told he no longer needs to attend Liverpool training

Jose Enrique has been granted permission to find a new club by Liverpool after a five-year stay on Merseyside.

The 30-year-old left-back, who has made just three senior appearances this season, has been told that he no longer needs to attend training at Melwood.

Enrique, who arrived from Newcastle United in 2011 on a contract worth around £65,000-a-week, initially impressed under the tutelage of then-manager Kenny Dalglish and was part of the 2012 League Cup-winning side.

The Spaniard was retained as first-choice left-back by Brendan Rodgers the following year but after suffering a long-term knee injury, he made just 8 league appearances during the 2013/14 campaign.

Enrique’s current deal expires next month and, having barely featured over the course of the last two seasons, he has been informed that he is free to spend time planning his future.

Enrique rejected moves to West Bromwich Albion and former club Newcastle last summer, insisting that he was ready to fight for his place, but he has only been used as backup by Jürgen Klopp, who called on him in the depths of an injury crisis for FA Cup ties against Exeter City and West Ham United.

Alberto Moreno and youngster Brad Smith are both ahead of the 30-year-old in the pecking order at left-back and, despite Klopp hoping to build competition for places in the position, Enrique’s Anfield career is all but over.

Enrique made a total of 99 appearances for Liverpool over the course of his five years at the club, scoring twice.

Independent News Service.