Good news for Liverpool supporters, Dirk Kuyt 26 is set to be a
Liverpool player in a 10m deal.
Holland striker Dirk Kuyt was set to undergo a medical at Liverpool
today before finalising a four-year contract and completing his
"dream" move to the Anfield club in what is believed to be a
straight £10million deal, with no player exchange as Liverpool had
at first wanted.
Feyenoord rejected Liverpool's initial bid of £8million, and were
not keen on either Jerzy Dudek or more recently, Jan Kromkamp,
being added to the deal. Kromkamp's wages were a major stumbling
block for the Dutch club.
It is understood the Reds went back to Feyenoord at the beginning
of the week with a straight cash deal for Kuyt, based on
payments.
"I leave Feyenoord with mixed feelings. I have experienced three
great years in Rotterdam, despite us not winning any major prizes.
The crowd continued to adopt a positive attitude in spite of
that.
If Liverpool can complete the medical and final details of the
move, Kuyt could be in the squad to face Sheffield United in the
season's opener at Bramall Lane on Saturday.
