LIVERPOOL have agreed a deal to sign former Rangers defender Sotiris Kyrgiakos from Greek side AEK Athens.
Reds manager Rafa Benitez hopes that 30-year-old Kyrgiakos will complete his medical examination before the weekend.
"He is a player with experience who can hopefully help us in defence," Benitez said today. "He has experience in British football at Rangers. After that with Frankfurt and the Greek national team.
"He's a good player in the air, strong and aggressive. We were looking for a player with experience."
With Martin Skrtel injured, 18-year-old Daniel Ayala made his first start for Liverpool in central defence in last night's 4-0 rout of Stoke.
The 'Pool host Aston Villa on Monday in the Premier League and could have Kyrgiakos available.
"He will have the medical this week, it has to be before the weekend," Benitez said.
Benitez hopes Kyrgiakos' presence will help young centre backs Martin Kelly and Daniel Ayala develop.
"The young players know they need experience and so to learn alongside people with this experience is better," Benitez said.
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