Liverpool to sign Clint Dempsey?

Liverpool have reportedly moved closer to signing Fulham striker Clint Dempsey.

It is understood that Anfield boss Brendan Rodgers will meet Fulham's asking price of £7.5m for the American, as he readies his squad for next season.

According to The Mirror, the deal could be tied up as soon as Wednesday so the attacker can join the Reds on their pre-season tour of the United States.

Dempsey scored 23 goals for Fulham last season.