Anderlecht agree a deal with Liverpool to take Milan Jovanovic back to Belgium

02 August 2011 19:26
Anderlecht have struck a deal to sign out-of-favour forward Milan Jovanovic from Liverpool.[LNB]Belgian giants Anderlecht announced the news on their website, saying that the deal will be completed once Jovanovic passes a medical on Thursday.[LNB] Unhappy spell: Javanovic is back in the Belgian Pro League[LNB]Jovanovic, now 30, joined Liverpool on a free transfer from Standard Liege last summer, having impressed former Reds boss Rafael Benitez, but he was unable to establish himself in the Premier League.[LNB]Anderlecht stated: 'RSC Anderlecht and Liverpool FC reached today, Tuesday, August 2, 2011, an agreement on the transfer of Liverpool striker Milan Jovanovic.'[LNB]Jovanovic had been linked with Anderlecht for several weeks, with there seemingly little prospect of him forcing his way into manager Kenny Dalglish's long-term plans at Anfield.[LNB]The skilful Serbian had been a huge success in Belgium with his previous club, boasting an impressive goals-per-game strike rate and catching the eye in the Champions League group stages in 2009.[LNB]Anderlecht general manager Herman Van Holsbeeck described negotiations with Liverpool as 'long, but fruitful' and spoke of Jovanovic's 'undeniable talent' and 'requisite experience' being key qualities.[LNB] CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMEAquilani eyes Anfield exit as Fiorentina join AC Milan in stating interest in Liverpool midfielderKuyt confident Liverpool are ready for Premier League despite poor pre-seasonAll the latest Liverpool news, features and opinion[LNB]

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