Source: SKY_Sports
Kyrgiakos claims Reds offer
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Greek defender Sotiris Kyrgiakos has revealed he is close to joining Liverpool.[LNB] As revealed by skysports.com earlier on Tuesday Liverpool have lined up a shock move for the former Rangers man to help bolster their defensive options.[LNB]Liverpool have moved for Kyrgiakos after being priced out of deals for Hull City's Michael Turner and Stoke's Ryan Shawcross.[LNB]The Reds are believed to have agreed a fee of €3million (£2.5million) with AEK Athens for the imposing central defender.[LNB]Kyrgiakos claims on his official website he has accepted an offer from Liverpool and is set to travel to England to tie up the move.[LNB]"I would like to inform the fans of AEK that on Monday night I received an offer from Liverpool, an offer which I have accepted," Kyrgiakos told his personal website.[LNB]The Greek international will help fill the void left by Sami Hyypia's departure from Anfield and he will provide cover for Jamie Carragher, Martin Skrtel and Daniel Agger. [LNB]
