Liverpool are close to clinching the signing of Sampdoria
goalkeeper Daniele Padelli.
The 21-year-old is flying to Merseyside on Wednesday to hold talks
and undergo a medical at Anfield.
Padelli, who is currently on loan at Serie B side Crotone, is
highly regarded in Italy.
The player's agent Silvano Martina revealed a six-month loan deal
had been agreed between Liverpool and Sampdoria and that the player
was excited about the prospect of moving to England.
"Padelli will travel to Liverpool this afternoon," said
Martina.
"The clubs have agreed on a six-month loan deal and the player is
excited at the prospect of playing for Liverpool."
The move places a major doubt over Jerzy Dudek's future at Anfield
with the Pole failing to impress in the recent defeats to Arsenal
in the FA Cup and Carling Cup.