RB Leipzig expect to sign Liverpool midfielder Fabio Carvalho this week.

Leipzig have been in talks with Liverpool over a loan arrangement and a deal is now close to being struck.

The arrangement will not include a permanent option.

The 20 year-old joined Liverpool last summer from Fulham for £7.7m.

Transfer expect Fabrizio Romano is reporting: "RB Leipzig and Liverpool are closing in on Fabio Carvalho deal on loan until the end of the current season — clubs now working on final details to get it done next week.

"Understand deal does NOT include buy option clause at this stage, club source confirms."