Liverpool signs Mali midfielder - Mohammed Sissoko

Mohammed Sissoko from Valencia

Liverpool have agreed to sign Mali midfielder Mohammed Sissoko from Valencia, subject to a medical.

Sissoko was earlier targeted by Merseyside rivals Everton and will cost the Anfield club a signing fee of £5 million. Sissoko is a powerful, attacking midfielder has spent two years in the Spanish league after joining from Auxerre's youth academy.

Manager Rafael Benitez said : "He's a young central midfielder who plays a high-energy game with a high tempo. He's young, he's not bad on the ball and he will improve the balance of our team. He's had two good years with Valencia where he has won trophies. I know him well and he's a very good player."

It has been a eventful past month for the Reds. So far, we have secured the services of Middlesbrough's Boudewijn Zenden, Villarreal goalkeeper Jose Reina, Chile winger Mark Gonzalez and Seville full-back Antonio Barragan. If all goes well, we might have Figo onboard too.