Liverpool could get the green light to complete the transfer of Ozan Kabak from Schalke following Shkodran Mustafi agreement to a six-month deal with the Bundesliga outfit.
Sky Sports Germany reporter Max Bielefeld reported that Mustafi is waiting for the Kabak deal to be completed before he can go ahead with his move.
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Shkodran Mustafi agreed personal terms with @S04 and is now waiting for the Kabak deal to be done. As reported he would sign a 6-months-contract with Schalke #TransferUpdate #DeadlineDay @Sky_Marc pic.twitter.com/e6AcdVoDOs
— Max Bielefeld (@Sky_MaxB) February 1, 2021
Sky sources: Talks ongoing between @Arsenal and Shkodran Mustafi in order to terminate his contract. Then he could sign a 6-months-deal with Schalke and Ozan Kabak could join @LFC #DeadlineDay #TransferUpdate @Sky_Marc @Sky_Dirk pic.twitter.com/a7wMQAB6aU
— Max Bielefeld (@Sky_MaxB) February 1, 2021
Kabak meanwhile, already met with Schalke medical staff earlier today to have his medical check for Liverpool.
Just in: Ozan Kabak is meeting with the Schalke medical staff right now. Possible that he’s undergoing his medical check with @LFC in these moments. As reported: he would have to do it in Germany due to time pressure #DeadlineDay @Sky_Dirk @Sky_Marc pic.twitter.com/OTgUYP9ABW
— Max Bielefeld (@Sky_MaxB) February 1, 2021
The deal will be a loan with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.
Schalke were working on letting go of Kabak if they found a replacement and that they were in talks with Mustafi to fill his void.
Bielefeld reported that the move would be difficult to complete earlier today but now that Schalke have found a replacement Kabak could end up joining Liverpool on deadline day.
Sky sources: Liverpool is trying to get a deal done for Ozan Kabak until the deadline. Talks ongoing about a loan plus option to buy. But: @S04 need a replacement and deadline in Germany is at 5pm UK time. Will be difficult to get it done #DeadlineDay @Sky_Marc @Sky_Dirk pic.twitter.com/P03mCBt7Jb
— Max Bielefeld (@Sky_MaxB) February 1, 2021
Liverpool have been closely linked with Kabak for the past few months.
Bild reported in August that the Reds approached the Turkey international over a potential move.
Kabak himself is a fan of Reds defender Virgil van Dijk and has made a name for himself in the Bundesliga after an impressive season.
Kabak has made 14 appearances for Schalke this season who are currently last in the Bundesliga.
