Liverpool set for free transfer of Ukrainian winger

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Liverpool are lining up a free transfer of FC Dnipro’s Yevhen Konoplyanka with his contract set to expire in the summer, according to TuttomercatoWeb.

The 25-year-old has been a long-term transfer target for Liverpool and are now reported to be set to bring him to Anfield free of charge.

The exciting winger is one of the biggest stars in Ukrainian football and would be able to compete down the wings in the Premier League.

If the Reds are able to land his signature without having to pay any fee it will be a huge boost for Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers, although the winger has also attracted attention from Sevilla and Tottenham Hotspur.

Liverpool are currently fifth in the Barclays Premier League having accumulated 57 points, one point ahead of Southampton in sixth.