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Albert Riera arrives to seal move to Liverpool FC

Aug 29 2008 By Richard Williamson

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LIVERPOOL are poised to complete the signing of Albert Riera from Espanyol after the Spanish wide midfielder flew to England for a medical.

Terms of the deal have been agreed between the clubs and 26 years-old Riera must only prove his fitness to seal his move.

The fee involved is thought to be around £8million, with Riera set to return to the Barclays Premier League having previously had a loan spell with Manchester City in the 2005-06 season. He made 12 League appearances for City, plus three as a substitute, scoring once - the first in a 3-0 win over Newcastle United in February 2006.

Espanyol have announced on their official website that Riera has travelled to England to undergo a medical. The player had set his stall out for a move to Liverpool, despite interest from neighbours Everton.

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