Keeper set for Reds switch

Agent claims Cavalieri is set to finalise transfer

By Lewis Rutledge   Last updated: 4th July 2008

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The agent of Diego Cavalieri has claimed the Palmeiras goalkeeper is close to joining Liverpool.

The Brazilian shot-stopper, 26, has made over 100 appearances for Palmeiras since beginning his professional career in 2002.

It now appears he could be on his way to the Premier League with Rafa Benitez looking to bring in cover for Jose Reina.

According to Cavalieri's representative Juninho Parmigiani, the player is to travel to England this weekend to finalise the deal.

Juninho told gazetaesportiva.net: "Palmeiras' board released Diego to negotiate with Liverpool and we are going to fly in to finalise the last details.

"We still cannot say that everything is closed because there are some things between Liverpool and Palmeiras and other details in the contract.

"I believe everything is going to be resolved this weekend.

"If everything goes as it was agreed, he is going to sign the contract."