Johnson close to Liverpool move

Glen Johnson has edged a step closer to completing a dream move to Liverpool as he traveled North to discuss terms with Rafa Benitez's club this afternoon.

Johnson has reportedly rejected interest from his former club Chelsea, whom he quit for Portsmouth in a £4 million deal in 2007.

Liverpool will now pay an estimated £18 million for the England international right-back.

Pompey chairman said last week of Johnson: "Glen has obviously had a fantastic season season for us and has established himself as one of the best right-backs in the league if not the country at the moment.

"I've known Glen for a long time since his West Ham days so when I re-signed him we talked it over and he asked if one of the big four clubs, who were in the Champions League, came in for him would we stand in his way of a move.

"I said that I couldn't do that provided the deal is good for Portsmouth and for Glen.''