Liverpool closing in on Konchesky

Paul Konchesky is on the verge of moving from Fulham to Liverpool, where he will be reunited with his former boss Roy Hodgson.

The 29-year-old was a regular for Hodgson's Fulham side last season, playing 39 games to help them reach the Europa League final.

However, the England international has a year left on his contract and is thought to be keen to cash in on a move at this stage of his career.

Fulham reportedly turned down a £1.5million bid from Birmingham City earlier in the year.

However, Sky Sports reports that Liverpool are closing in on a deal for Konchesky and are prepared to pay £3.5million to bring the left-back to Anfield.

Hodgson has been linked with several left-backs, including PSV Eindhoven's Carlos Salicido.

Although Fabio Aurelio has returned to Liverpool this summer, Hodgson is still keen to add competition such as Konchesky for the left-back slot.

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