Liverpool confirm Ben Davies transfer with Ozan Kabak deal still to be announced

Liverpool: What can Reds expect from Ben Davies?

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Ben Davies from Preston on a long-term deal with Ozan Kabak also set to join on deadline day. After it was discovered that Joel Matip had suffered a “serious” ankle ligament injury last week against Tottenham, Liverpool’s transfer officials kicked into gear to try and find defensive cover before the transfer window closed.

Reports emerged during Liverpool’s 3-1 win over West Ham on Sunday that the club had approached Preston to sign Davies.

Klopp gave little away in his post-game interview regarding any interest in Davies, but it was claimed that Liverpool had already reached an agreement with Preston.

He defender underwent his medical on Merseyside this afternoon and Liverpool have since confirmed his arrival on a long-term contract.

“I’m obviously delighted to be here,” he said.

“It’s a huge opportunity. Obviously it came as a bit of a surprise when it first came but once you start to get your head around it, the opportunity that is in front of me is incredible. I’d be silly to not make the most of it and learn off the players [at the club].

“I’ve never actually been to Anfield and I haven’t had a look around yet. I had a quick look out and had a look at the pitch and it looks like carpet, which obviously you’d expect.

“I haven’t actually walked out of the tunnel yet, so I’m looking forward to that. Just to be in this kind of atmosphere is brilliant.”

Davies arrives at Anfield after Klopp made it clear that he was desperate for defensive cover before the end of the January transfer window.

And the 25-year-old insists he is ready to jump straight into the starting line-up at Liverpool.

“I want to come in and play games to start with, I want to get my foot in the door and make myself a Premier League player rather than obviously a Championship player. And then take it from there really,” he said.

“I know we’ve got some top players here and players I can certainly learn from. Once you get your foot in the door then you’re here as well. Hopefully I can take my chance and then move forward with it.

“I’m looking forward to coming in and playing in front of everyone and showing everyone what I can do. I’m sure a lot of fans and people don’t know [me], or haven’t even seen me play.

“It’s definitely an exciting time and I think they’ll quite enjoy watching me when I’m playing well.”

Davies isn’t expected to be the only first-team arrival at Liverpool before the transfer window closes tonight.

A deal has also been agreed for Kabak to join on a six-month loan from Schalke until the end of the season with an option to buy for £18million.

He has already passed his medical in Germany and is on his way to Liverpool to complete his move.

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