The formalities are expected to be finalised when the goalkeeper’s representatives are next in England, but no hitches are anticipated.

Liverpool have moved to tie up the long-term future of Mignolet on a fresh five-and-a-half-year deal despite his current contract not expiring until 2018.

Scrutiny of the Belgium goalkeeper’s form has returned this season, but remains external with manager Jurgen Klopp having repeatedly stated in public he is not seeking a replacement.