Source: Eurosport
Benitez quick to splash Alonso cash
Rafael Benitez has wasted no time in plugging the gap in Liverpool's squad created by the £30million departure of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid.
While Alonso was completing his medical and signing a four-year contract at the Bernabeu, Liverpool were agreeing a fee for Roma's young midfield star Alberto Aquilani.
The 25-year-old is currently heading to Merseyside and he will have a medical tomorrow.
Liverpool sources point out the two deals have been running in tandem for some weeks. Once the Alonso deal was completed, and the first instalment of the fee banked, Liverpool were able to finalise the deal for Aquilani.
Manager Rafael Benitez said: "Alberto is a very good player and I'm delighted we've reached agreement with Roma for his transfer. Alberto has a winning mentality and great experience in both Serie A and the Champions League.
"He has long been recognised as a top-class talent in Italy, captaining his country at both Under-19 and Under-21 levels before establishing himself in the senior national side."
