Enrique set for Anfield

Jose Enrique is set to follow Andy Carroll from Newcastle to Liverpool after Reds legend Phil Thompson revealed a deal had been done for the full-back.

Enrique, 25, has been linked with several big European clubs after impressing for the Magpies but it appears Liverpool have won the race for the £15million-rated defender.

Thompson, a friend of Anfield manager Kenny Dalglish, told TV2 in Norway: "From what I've heard, yes the deal has been done and he will come to Liverpool.

"It'll be interesting because he's done very well. He had a difficult first season coming into the Premier League a couple of years ago but he really understands the game now.

"He's one of those full backs who is good going forward but he's also a good defender and I think that is the main thing."

Spaniard Enrique joined Newcastle for £6.3m from Villarreal in 2007 and signed a five-year deal.

Liverpool paid Newcastle £35m for England striker Andy Carroll in January.

Source: Daily Mail

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