Liverpool close on Poulsen

Juve midfielder targeted by Reds boss Benitez

By James Dall   Last updated: 4th August 2009   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Liverpool close on Poulsen

Poulsen: Reds target

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Sky Sports News understands Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Juventus midfielder Christian Poulsen.

Juve are open to the sale of the Denmark international and a number of sides have been linked with an interest in his services.

Premier League duo Fulham and Everton are among those clubs said to be admirers of the 29-year-old.

But it is believed that Rafa Benitez's Liverpool are in pole position to secure Poulsen's signature.

It is speculated that the Reds' move for Poulsen could be linked with Xabi Alonso's uncertain future, amid interest from Real Madrid.

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