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Chris Watson

'Live your dream' - Liverpool fans delighted as Ben Davies signing confirmed

Fans have been giving their reaction after Liverpool completed the signing Ben Davies from Preston North End.

The 25-year-old defender has made a transfer deadline day move to Anfield after putting pen to paper on a long-term contract.

The centre-back came through the youth ranks at Preston and went on to make 145 appearances for the Championship club.

Now he has linked up with Jurgen Klopp's reigning Premier League champions at Liverpool, with Schalke defender Ozan Kabak set to follow before the January transfer window closes at 11pm on Monday night.

“I’m obviously delighted to be here," Davies told Liverpoolfc.com. “It’s a huge opportunity. Obviously it came as a bit of a surprise when it first came but once you start to get your head around it, the opportunity that is in front of me is incredible. I’d be silly to not make the most of it and learn off the players (at the club).

“I’ve never actually been to Anfield and I haven’t had a look around yet. I had a quick look out and had a look at the pitch and it looks like carpet, which obviously you’d expect.

“I haven’t actually walked out of the tunnel yet, so I’m looking forward to that. Just to be in this kind of atmosphere is brilliant.”

Davies added: “I want to come in and play games to start with, I want to get my foot in the door and make myself a Premier League player rather than obviously a Championship player. And then take it from there really,” he said.

“I know we’ve got some top players here and players I can certainly learn from. Once you get your foot in the door then you’re here as well. Hopefully I can take my chance and then move forward with it.

“I’m looking forward to coming in and playing in front of everyone and showing everyone what I can do. I’m sure a lot of fans and people don’t know (me), or haven’t even seen me play.

“It’s definitely an exciting time and I think they’ll quite enjoy watching me when I’m playing well.”

After the transfer was announced, Liverpool supporters took to social media to air their views.

One said on Twitter: "We signed a CB. Feels like Christmas!! Welcome, Ben Davies and UP THE REDS!!!"

Another tweeted: "Whatever happens from here, Live it and breathe it. You’ll get the support and love from the fans. Embrace it and go out and live your dream."

Meanwhile, a third fan said: "What dreams are made of, good luck to the lad."

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