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OUT-OF-FAVOUR Liverpool striker David Ngog is closing in on a move to Bolton Wanderers.

Trotters chiefs have been locked in talks regarding the French striker for the past fortnight, and are now on the verge of securing a £4m deal for the 22-year-old, who is surplus to requirements at Anfield.

Ngog, who has one year remaining on his Liverpool contract, had been expected to leave the club earlier this summer when he was given permission to speak to Sunderland. That move, however, fell down when he was unable to agree personal terms with the Wearsiders.

Bolton boss Owen Coyle admitted after his side’s win over Queens Park Rangers on Saturday that he was desperate to add a striker to his ranks, having admitted defeat in his attempts to sign Daniel Sturridge on loan from Chelsea.

Wanderers would be able to match Ngog’s Anfield salary, and could tie up the transfer in time for their clash with Manchester City on Sunday.

Ngog has made 94 appearances since arriving at Anfield from Paris St. Germain in the summer of 2008, scoring 19 goals.

But the arrivals of Andy Carroll and Luis Suarez back in January have pushed him further down the pecking order under Kenny Dalglish.

He was an unused substitute for the Reds’ Premier League opener with Sunderland on Saturday, and with Dalglish looking to trim his squad before making any further additons, a move appears in the best interests of all concerned.

The Echo understands, however, that Ngog’s imminent move is not linked to any Reds bid for Gary Cahill, who has been touted as a potential Reds target.

Liverpool, along with Arsenal and Tottenham, are reported to be interested in the 25-year-old defender, who is valued by Wanderers at around £15m.

But though Dalglish would like to add a centre-back to his squad before the end of the transfer window, a move for Cahill - who also has one year left on his contract - is unlikely at that price.

Dalglish would also, ideally, like to replace Ngog in his squad, but has the option of using Dirk Kuyt as forward cover.

Meanwhile, defender Daniel Agger will be fit for Saturday’s trip to Arsenal.

The Dane picked up a dead leg in the game against Sunderland at the weekend, but has made a full recovery, and will be available for selection at the Emirates.

Arsenal’s Alex Song, though, will miss out, having admitted an FA charge of violent conduct. Television replays showed the Cameroon midfielder stamping on Newcastle’s Joey Barton during the sides’ goalless draw at St James’ Park on Saturday, and he will now serve a three-game ban.