Lovren confirms Liverpool move

Southampton defender Dejan Lovren has confirmed he is set to move to Liverpool with an official announcement expected imminently. Goal understands the Croatia international has turned down interest from Arsenal and Tottenham to complete a £20 million move to Merseyside.

The centre-back was outspoken earlier in July after revealing Southampton had turned down a similar bid without informing him but now looks to be confirmed as Liverpool's fifth summer signing.

"I signed a contract with Liverpool on Saturday night, and the club will officially confirm the transfer on Sunday at about 11pm," he told Croatian news outlet Dnevnik.hr.

Lovren will join former team-mates Rickie Lambert and Adam Lallana at Anfield once he completes his move, becoming the latest in a long line of Southampton players to leave the club this summer.

Luke Shaw has also exited St Mary's, joining Manchester United for a fee of £27m, while Morgan Schneiderlin is the subject of interest from Tottenham and Arsenal and Calum Chambers is expected to join the Gunners in a £16m deal.