Mane on Merseyside as transfer moves closer
Liverpool have moved closer to completing their £30m deal for Sadio Mane, with the Southampton forward set to undergo his medical on Monday.
The Senegalese international had emerged as a major transfer target for Jurgen Klopp, who is prepared to make Mane one of the most expensive signings in the club’s history.
The 24-year-old will be on Merseyside for his medical, as well as negotiating personal terms, with a deal expected to be completed this week.
Klopp is a keen admirer of the Saints star, who scored 15 goals last season – including four against Liverpool – and has kept tabs on him since his Borussia Dortmund days.
His performance in Southampton’s 3-2 win over Liverpool in March, scoring two goals after coming on as a half time substitute, is thought to have impressed the German coach.
He would add yet more firepower to a strike force that already includes Daniel Sturridge, Divock Origi and Danny Ings.
Mane has scored 25 goals in 75 games for the South Coast club, and is set to become the fifth player to make the move from St Mary’s to Anfield in the last three years.
Southampton, still without a manager after Ronald Koeman’s departure to Everton, have already signed Nathan Redmond from Norwich in anticipation of Mane’s departure.
Source: Liverpool Echo
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