Liverpool have tempted medical chief Gary O'Driscoll away from Arsenal.

The Daily Mail says O'Driscoll has decided to take the role at Liverpool after holding talks with the Champions League winners.

O'Driscoll, who has roots in the north-west having spent a period working in Manchester during the 2000s, is widely recognised as being one of the best in his field and Arsenal were determined to keep him at the Emirates.

Arsenal, however, will not let O'Driscoll leave until a replacement is found.

The Gunners have already started advertising for the role as head of sports medicine.