Dossena excited by Liverpool

Italian full back Andrea Dossena is excited by the prospect of joining Liverpool. AC Milan are also interested in signing the Udinese defender, who is expected to leave in a £6 million deal this summer.

"Liverpool are a famous team and it's good to be mentioned with them," said Dossena. "I want to play in the Champions League and Liverpool are a side that have won it and reach the late stages often.

"They are one of the famous names in Europe - comparable with the biggest teams in Italy. In England I think Liverpool are Manchester United's equal - they can rival them."

Udine coach, Pasquale Marino, believes the defender will eventually move to Anfield, saying earlier this month: "I think that a deal with Liverpool for Dossena is on the way.

"Everything is going smoothly. The requirements are in place and the player has given his consent, because he wants to test himself at an important club after the season he has had."