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."
Source: Eurosport