Liverpool line up Maxi

Maxi Rodriguez's agent has confirmed Liverpool are in talks to sign the Atletico Madrid winger Maxi Rodriguez.

Liverpool have lined up a move for Rodriguez as his current contract is due to expire in the summer and his representative, Jose Segui, has confirmed a deal is close after rejecting speculation in Italy that Juventus had entered the race.

"We are working. It's true we have spoken [with Liverpool], but there is nothing definitive," Segui told calciomercato.it. "Juventus ? We have spoken with Liverpool and other sides, but never with Juventus.

"As for Liverpool, I don't know when the negotiation could be closed. It's up to the two clubs and to their decision. Anyway it would be a permanent transfer."

It is understood that Napoli have agreed a £4.5 million deal to sign Andrea Dossena, Andriy Voronin is close to signing for Dynamo Moscow in a £2 million deal, while another £2 million will be received when Philipp Degen moves on.

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