Liverpool are confident a deal with Jurgen Klopp will be reached by the end of this week.

The initial talks have been encouraging for FSG, with indications Klopp will abandon a sabbatical to take the Anfield vacancy.

Negotiations, which are being led by Mike Gordon, FSG’s president, will continue over the coming days.

Liverpool have still to agree a compensation package with Brendan Rodgers.

The availability of Klopp contributed to Liverpool's decision to fire Rodgers.

Liverpool’s refusal to appoint a caretaker manager in the wake of Rodgers’ dismissal is another indication of their confidence in a swift appointment.