Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is set to add another member to his backroom staff.

According to the London Evening Standard, Porto coach Vitor Matos is close to joining the Anfield club.

The Portuguese will take on the responsibility of closing the gap between the academy and the first-team.

It was the role previously held by Pep Lijnders before he was promoted following the departure of Zeljko Buvac.

Matos previously worked alongside Lijnders at Porto.

The 31-year-old enjoyed a two-year stint in China sandwiched in between spells at the Primeira Liga club.