by Paul C » Wed Mar 22, 2006 11:13 am
From SSN:
Fabio Aurelio's agent has confirmed to skysports.com that Liverpool are in talks to complete the signing of the Brazilian full back.
The 26-year-old is out of contract at La Mestalla this summer and Valencia have, thus far, failed to persuade him to sign a new deal.
"In this moment, we have presented an offer to player and, until now, we have not had a response," said Valencia's sporting director Javier Subirats.
Liverpool have taken advantage of Aurelio's Bosman status and opened talks, and a deal now looks imminent.
Speaking exclusively to skysports.com, agent Juan Figger has revealed talks are ongoing - but denied a deal was already in place, as some Spanish sources suggested on Tuesday.
"The contacts are open with Liverpool and things are going well, but still the operation is not closed," confirmed Figger.
Aurelio added that his future is in the hands of his representative, saying: "This subject is with my agent, he knows everything."
Aurelio's capture would be a major coup for Liverpool and would bolster their left sided-options - with the South American able to play comfortably in defence and midfield.
Rafa Benitez knows Aurelio well from his time at Valencia and obviously feels that he is a player who can add some extra quality to his squad.