Takumi Minamino will undergo a medical on Wednesday as he edges nearer a move to Liverpool.
The European champions have agreed to trigger a £7.25million release in the player's Red Bull Salzburg contract to bring him to Anfield in the New Year.
If no issues are discovered, the 24-year-old attacker is then expected to complete his move when the transfer window opens on January 1.
The first game in which the Japan international could play would be the FA Cup third round tie at home to Everton on January 5.
Minamino shot to prominence among Liverpool supporters with his performances against the Reds in the Champions League group stage.