Liverpool are close to clinching the signing of Aberdeen fullback Calvin Ramsay.

A deal to 'finalise' the transfer of Ramsay to Liverpool is being prepared, says the Mail on Sunday.

The 18-year-old right-back has enjoyed a hugely impressive season for Aberdeen in the Scottish Premier League, attracting interest from a number of clubs.

The Dons are understood to have turned down a £4.8million off from Italian side Bologna in January, but Liverpool now look ready to swoop in for the teenager.

Last night, Ramsay collected the Scottish Football Writers' Young Player of the Year award in Glasgo