Finnan expected to sign for Liverpool

Liverpool are expected to make Fulham's Steve Finnan their first summer signing in a £4 million, according to reports today.

Liverpool are expected to make Fulham's Steve Finnan their first summer signing in a £4 million, according to reports today.

It is understood that Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier is close to completing a deal for the Republic of Ireland defender, who will play his final game for Fulham at Charlton on Sunday.

Steed Malbranque may also join his Fulham team-mate Finnan at Anfield in a £3 million deal.

Reports also claim Liverpool will then turn their attentions to Blackburn's Damien Duff.

If Liverpool fail to beat Chelsea on Sunday, they will miss out on a Champions League windfall and be consigned to the UEFA Cup.

Agencies

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