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Liverpool youngster Arroyo to join Gent on season-long loan

Liverpool youngster Anderson Arroyo is joining Gent on a season-long loan deal, Goal can confirm.

The Colombian youth international will join team-mate Taiwo Awoniyi at the Belgian club, with the deal close to completion.

The versatile defender, 18, joined Liverpool from Fortalez in February and was immediately loaned to Spanish side Real Mallorca, where he made 13 appearances for the 'B' team.

He was due to remain with the Seguna B outfit this season too, but Liverpool have decided his development would be better served at Gent.

Arroyo underwent a medical in Belgium on Wednesday and is expected to finalise his move before the weekend.