Anfield agitator Riera to forget Spartak switch unless he's ready for a scrap

29 March 2010 18:25
Albert Riera must prove his desire to move to Russia before Spartak Moscow complete a deal to take him from Liverpool.[LNB]Spartak boss Valery Karpin has confirmed that talks to sign Riera on loan are reaching a conclusion, but the club's billionaire owner Leonid Fedun wants to speak to the Spain winger before bankrolling his wages.[LNB] Prince Albert: Liverpool's Albert Riera celebrates his opener against Bolton.[LNB]'I won't hide that we are in negotiations,' said Fedun, 'but we need to understand what the footballer wants: to do his time here before the World Cup finals, or to really help out.[LNB]  'If it's the former, then the deal doesn't suit us for that kind of money.'[LNB]Liverpool would prefer to sell rather than loan, but a bid has not been forthcoming from other Russian clubs, who have until April 8 before their extended transfer window closes.[LNB]A loan move is understood to suit Riera, who has a Russian wife butwould prefer to look at what other options might be available in thesummer.[LNB] Future team-mate? Spartak's Martin Iranek (foreground) tries to hold off Zenit's Danko Lazovic[LNB]Rafa Benitez wants to move out the 27-year-old as quickly as possible following an explosive radio interview in which Riera criticised him manager's communication skills and described Liverpool as a sinking ship.[LNB]Karpin is keen to complete the deal, but warned: 'Negotiations on Riera are in the final stages, but it can happen that everything breaks down at the last minute.'[LNB] To Russia with Rafa's love! Benitez confirms he wants to offload Riera Torres warns Tottenham and Man City: The best of me is yet to comeFernando Torres: I want to stay at Liverpool and win the Premier League titleCheck out Spartak Moscow in our Stats ZoneLIVERPOOL FC

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