Anfield agitator Riera to forget Spartak switch unless he's ready for a scrap

Albert Riera must prove his desire to move to Russia before Spartak Moscow complete a deal to take him from Liverpool.Spartak boss Valery Karpin has confirmed that talks to sign Riera on loan are reaching a conclusion, but the club's billionaire owner Leonid Fedun wants to speak to the Spain winger before bankrolling his wages. Prince Albert: Liverpool's Albert Riera celebrates his opener against Bolton.'I won't hide that we are in negotiations,' said Fedun, 'but we need to understand what the footballer wants: to do his time here before the World Cup finals, or to really help out.  'If it's the former, then the deal doesn't suit us for that kind of money.'Liverpool would prefer to sell rather than loan, but a bid has not been forthcoming from other Russian clubs, who have until April 8 before their extended transfer window closes.A loan move is understood to suit Riera, who has a Russian wife butwould prefer to look at what other options might be available in thesummer. Future team-mate? Spartak's Martin Iranek (foreground) tries to hold off Zenit's Danko LazovicRafa Benitez wants to move out the 27-year-old as quickly as possible following an explosive radio interview in which Riera criticised him manager's communication skills and described Liverpool as a sinking ship.Karpin is keen to complete the deal, but warned: 'Negotiations on Riera are in the final stages, but it can happen that everything breaks down at the last minute.' To Russia with Rafa's love! Benitez confirms he wants to offload Riera Torres warns Tottenham and Man City: The best of me is yet to comeFernando Torres: I want to stay at Liverpool and win the Premier League titleCheck out Spartak Moscow in our Stats ZoneLIVERPOOL FC

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