Liverpool are set to unveil the signing of Thiago Alcantara on Friday - and that could mean he is available to take on Chelsea on Sunday.
But the Reds face a race against time to wrap up their £20million deal for the Bayern Munich midfielder if he is to be in contention this weekend.
Alcantara has said his goodbyes to Bayern, leaving their training ground on Thursday morning in order to complete his Premier League move.
It is understood the Spain international was due to arrive on Merseyside late on Thursday evening to complete the second part of a medical assessment, and finalise contract terms on a four-year deal.
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