Liverpool sign 'new Messi'

Liverpool have completed a major transfer coup after completing the signing of prodigy Gerardo Bruna from Spanish giants Real Madrid, according to reports on Saturday.

AS sports daily said Bruna, 16, who had played for Real Madrid's junior side and was considered one of their hottest talents, has signed a three-year contract with the English club coached by Rafael Benitez.

Benitez reportedly offered Bruna the chance to train with the Reds' first team while playing competitively for the Liverpool reserves.

"That was an offer I just couldn't refuse," Bruna told the paper.