Source: Eurosport
Benitez hails Aquilani acquisition
Liverpool closed in on the signing of Roma's Alberto Aquilani today with boss Rafael Benitez insisting the midfielder will "excite" the fans.
Aquilani is due on Merseyside for a medical and to complete a £20million deal that will give him a four-year contract.
Benitez, who has completed the sale of midfielder Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid, said: "Roma have allowed us to talk with him, so that's good and positive. He is a player with the quality we are looking for.
"He can play a little bit higher (further forward) than Javier Mascherano - maybe between him and Steven Gerrard. He is a good passer, the final ball is good, and he also works. If he can settle down properly in England he can be a very good addition.
"I think the signing should excite the fans. He won the under-19 European Championship with his country, and the under-21 too. He has some trophies, including the Italian Cup."
