Ronald Araujo is poised to join Liverpool on a season-long loan from Barcelona, but one team-mate is gutted to be losing his pal this month, and hopes to see him return next year

Liverpool reportedly reaches verbal agreement to sign Ronald Araujo from Barcelona on loan, with sporting director Deco approving the deal.

Primarily a central defender, Araujo would also also provide cover at right-back for Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley.