Liverpool agree fee for Chamakh?

Liverpool have reportedly agreed a fee with Bordeaux for the signing of striker Marouane Chamakh. It is understood that the Reds will pay over £7 million to land the striker who had been linked with a move to Arsenal.

According to reports, Rafa Benitez has identified Chamakh as his primary January transfer window target, and has already offered a contract to the forward.

If all is to go smoothly, the deal could be completed before the end of next week.

It is sure to disappoint a few Arsenal fans who had hoped Chamakh would add much needed firepower to a weakened strike force.