Sky Sports News understands Liverpool have agreed a fee
to sign Yossi Benayoun from West Ham United.
Benayoun has emerged as a target for Rafa Benitez's in recent
weeks, despite agreeing a new five-year contract at Upton
Park.
But the delay in signing the deal has allowed Liverpool to steal in
with a suitable offer for the Israel international.
Benitez revealed last week that the Hammers had said 'no' to his
club's original offer, but a fee now appears to have been settled
upon.
Reports have mooted a price of £4million for Benayoun, who has made
72 appearances for West Ham since joining from Racing Santander two
years ago.
His impending switch to Anfield follows the completion of the
£7.5million deal which took Craig Bellamy in the opposite
direction.
When quizzed on Liverpool's interest last month, Benayoun admitted
he was 'honoured' to be wanted by the UEFA Champions League
finalists.
