Real Betis have struck a deal with Liverpool to sign Florent
Sinama-Pongolle, but have yet to decide whether to press ahead with
the move.
The Spaniards are desperate to bring in at least one forward during
the January transfer window after seeing first choice strikers
Ricardo Oliveira and Dani both injured in recent weeks.
Oliveira, Betis' top scorer last term, will miss the rest of the
season after damaging knee ligaments while Dani is out for at least
a month having sustained an ankle problem.
Currently languishing second bottom of La Primera, Los Verdiblancos
have been forced to play Brazilian midfielder Edu in a more
advanced role of late and have struggled for goals with just nine
in their 13 league games so far.
They have now lined up a deal for Sinama-Pongolle to try and
correct that in the New Year, but also have the option to land
Portuguese hit-man Helder Postiga having reached agreement with his
club, Porto.
They will only sign one of the two players and the decision will
now come down to manager Lorenzo Serra Ferrer as Betis vice
president Angel Martin explained.
"The agreement with the clubs has been reached, both for Postiga
and Sinama, but obviously it's a decision that the manager must
take," stated Martin.
"Both Sinama and Postiga are good players but it's a decision for
the coaches.
"I understand the dilemma facing Lorenzo because he can't get it
wrong, but the president has ensured both players are now available
and the final decision will be the coach's."
Sinama-Pongolle came to the attention of Betis with his excellent
display in Liverpool's 2-1 UEFA Champions League win at Estadio
Ruiz de Lopera earlier this season, scoring The Reds' opener inside
the opening sixty seconds that night.
He has failed to secure a first-team berth under Rafa Benitez
having made just three starts this term and is likely to jump at
the chance to secure regular first-team football.
Meanwhile, Martin also revealed that Betis are also on the trail of
Valencia midfielder Mario Regueiro, but insisted a striker remained
their priority.
wow i thought they might let him go on loan since he's
young..but..... 
