Liverpool will wrap up a deal for Portsmouth fullback Glen Johnson this week.

The People says Johnson was given a tour of the Merseysiders' Melwood training complex in the build-up to Christmas.

Reds' boss Rafa Benitez is keen to land him as soon as possible and Liverpool will pay cash-strapped Pompey £9million.

Johnson missed the Boxing Day 4-1 home thrashing by West Ham, reportedly through injury, but his appearance on Merseyside will fuel suspicions that a deal is already done.

The move will complete a return to the big time for the 24-year-old, whose career has been revitalised since his switch from Chelsea two-and-a-half years ago.