Source: Liverpool_Echo
Spartak Moscow eye move for Liverpool FC winger Albert Riera
Albert Riera 300[LNB]SPARTAK MOSCOW are ready to make Liverpool an offer to sign Albert Riera on loan - after their rivals CSKA ruled out a move for the winger.[LNB]It has been reported that Riera - who was suspended by Liverpool last week after launching an outspoken attack on boss Rafa Benitez - was on the verge of joining CSKA in a £6m deal.[LNB]However, CSKA have issued an abrupt statement to the contrary and made it quite clear they will not be doing any significant transfer business before the Russian window closes on April 8.[LNB]'We know that the CSKA brand is very attractive for any player who is searching for a new challenge but Albert Riera is not in our plans,' the club said last night.[LNB]'It has come as a surprise to us that we are interested in this player.'[LNB]But sources in the Russian capital have revealed that Spartak are interested in taking Riera on loan until June 30 with a view to signing him permanently in the summer.[LNB]Spartak would be able to offer Riera first team football, as they have a dearth of left-sided midfielders, while to increase their appeal, they are also guaranteed a place in next season's Champions League.[LNB]Liverpool are eager to offload Riera as quickly as possible after his declaration ahead of last week's Europa League tie against Lille that the club is 'a sinking ship'.
