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Sissoko eyes Juve switch

10 Jan 2008 - 13:40:46

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Liverpool midfielder Mohamed Sissoko claims he is close to joining Juventus, having fallen out of favour at Anfield this season.

The 22-year-old Mali international is also a reported target for his former club, Valencia, but he insists he is ready to head to Turin.

He told Radio Monte Carlo: "I'm still a Liverpool player, but I expect a big announcement in the next few days. My agent, Juve and Liverpool are working on my departure.

"Everyone is asking me whether I have already signed. I haven't yet, but my move to Juventus is very close.

"I'm expecting the good news any moment now and I'm enthusiastic about beginning a new adventure in Italy with the Bianconeri."

Sissoko has been with the Reds since the summer of 2005, scoring once in 87 appearances for the Merseysiders, but he has started just ten games this season.