Alberto Aquilani's moving to Liverpool from AS Roma for a reported $36.4 million Cdn. (Vincenzo Pinto/AFP/Getty Images)Liverpool acted quickly to replace Xabi Alonso on Wednesday, agreeing a deal with AS Roma to sign Italy midfielder Alberto Aquilani.
The transfer for the 25-year-old Aquilani is reported to be worth £20 million ($36.4 million) and subject to a medical examination this week.
"Alberto is a very good player and I'm delighted we've reached agreement with Roma for his transfer," said Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez.
"He will travel to Merseyside later this week for a medical. Alberto has a winning mentality and great experience in both Serie A and the Champions League," Benitez said.
"He has long been recognized as a top-class talent in Italy, captaining his country at both Under 19 and Under 21 levels before establishing himself in the senior national side."
Alonso passed his medical with Real Madrid on Wednesday to complete a transfer estimated at around £30 million ($54 million) for the Spanish international midfielder.
