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Brendan Rodgers led Liverpool have come to terms with Benfica to sign defender Lorenzo Melgarejo on a season-long loan deal. The deal also provides Rodgers an option to make the move a permanent one for an additional amount of <span class="apple-converted-space">£7 million, if the temporary move proves successful.
The Paraguayan will compete with Jose Enrique for the left-back position at Anfield. He will be a valuable addition to Rodgers’ squad as the manager is keen to strengthen his defensive ranks before competing for the top-four spots this season.<br />
The 22-year-old’s move to Liverpool depends on whether a work permit could be obtained as Melgarejo has only one senior international cap to his name. <br />
The defender had also been linked with a move to Liverpool’s domestic rivals Arsenal and Turkish giants Fenerbahce this summer. He made 35 appearances for Benfica last season, including the Europa League final against Chelsea.
Written by Chandraket Mall
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