Liverpool set to tie up deal for Icelandic teen Kristjan Gauti Emilsson

Iceland wonderkid Kristj?Gauti Emilsson, 16, is set to sign for Liverpool later this week. The centre back, who also had trials with Manchester United and Rangers, was offered a contract after impressing Rafa Benitez. Emilsson, who plays for Icelandic champions FH, has always supported Liverpool and described the move to Anfield as a 'dream come true'. Come join us: Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has lured Icelandic wonderkid Kristjan Emilsson to AnfieldLiverpool, meanwhile, are ready to offer a long-term contract to goalkeeper Pepe Reina. Sunderland have joined Fulham and Steve McClaren's FC Twente in therace for another Iceland central defender, Solvi Ottesen, 25. Cappedfive times, he plays for Danish club S?rjyske. Alberto Aquilani: Will Rafa Benitez finally let his saviour loose at Liverpool?Benitez insists it's good to talk as Mascherano discusses new dealLIVERPOOL FC

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