Beginning to feel sorry for our CL compatriots in thier constant failing to atract their transfer targets, now it seems we've weighed in with another blow to their hopes.
Skysports.com understands that Liverpool have succeeded in hijacking Everton's move for Valencia star Mohamed Sissoko.
"The Mali international midfielder had seemed poised to join Everton after The Toffees had thrashed out a Û7.4 million deal with their Spanish counterparts.
Liverpool clinch Sissoko signing:BBCLiverpool have snatched £5m-rated Valencia midfielder Mohamed Sissoko from under the noses of rivals Everton. The 20-year-old Mali international...
Sissoko was preparing to fly to Goodison Park to put the finishing touches to the deal, but, as had been predicted in some quarters, Liverpool have sneaked in and trumped their Merseyside rivals with a counter-offer.
Rafa Benitez is a confirmed admirer of the 20-year-old having signed him for Valencia two years' ago from Auxerre.
The Reds boss submitted an Û8 million offer for the African and Sissoko has decided that a move to Anfield is more appealing.
His agent Jose Segui confirmed the news, telling skysports.com: "Valencia have taken the decision (to sell to Liverpool) and Momo is happier now."
Sissoko is expected to sign a four-year contract with Liverpool and should arrive in England early next week for a medical."
-- "Luis Garcia laughed off suggestions that a Spanish referee would help the Reds in the CL final."
