The Reds are closing in on a move for the Aston Villa striker, who is set to have a medical with the Anfield side but is not expected to join the club's preseason tour.
Liverpool has reached an agreement with Aston Villa over the payment terms of a deal to sign Christian Benteke, Goal UK understands.
The striker is set to have a medical with Brendan Rodgers' side imminently with Liverpool doctor Dr Andy Massey flying home from the club's preseason tour of Australia.
Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre worked throughout the night from Adelaide to reach agreement with Aston Villa, although the striker is not expected to join up with the club on its preseason tour.