Report: Liverpool preparing to sign Barcelona defender Adriano

Liverpool are preparing a £7m bid for Barcelona defender Adriano, according to reports.

The 30-year-old, who can operate at right or left-back, is getting little game time under Luis Enrique and is said to welcome a move to the Premier League.

According to The Sunday People, Brendan Rodgers is tracking the player, who is reportedly ready to leave the Camp Nou at the end of the season.

Adriano's contract, which runs until 2017, is believed to contain a release clause of around £15m.