Liverpool Football Club are thought to be closing on Mohamed Diame.

The 24-year-old is approaching the end of his contract at Wigan Athletic, and he has already decided that he will leave the DW Stadium during the summer.

A number of rival Premier League clubs, including Aston Villa, Everton and Newcastle United, have been linked with the midfielder, but it appears as he is heading to Anfield.

According to Goal.com, Kenny Dalglish has made Diame one of his first targets for the summer, and it is claimed he is already closing on his signature.

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