Liverpool close to first summer signing
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JOVANOVIC SET TO CHOOSE LIVERPOOL MOVE
Milan opting for Anfield switch
JOVANOVIC: Set to opt for Liverpool move
NEWS OF THE WORLD SPORT ONLINE understands that Milan Jovanovic will join Liverpool in the summer.
The Standard Liege striker is out of contract at the end of the season but promised a decision on his future by the end of the winter transfer window.
We believe that, barring any last-minute hitches, the Serbian forward will sign a three-year contract with the Reds, with the option of a fourth season at Anfield.
The signing of Jovanovic represents a rare piece of good news for Rafa Benitez this season, with the Spaniard beating off fierce competition from Milan to sign the 28-year-old.
Alex McLeish's Birmingham were also interested but Jovanovic made it clear he wished to join a more established club than the newly-promoted Blues.
A versatile attacker, Jovanovic would bolster the options available to Benitez.
The forward could take up a position on the left side of Liverpool's attack, with Ryan Babel seemingly certain to leave and a question mark still hanging over Albert Riera.
Jovanovic promised to see out his contract in Liege but is expected to reveal his destination in the next few days.