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Jovanovic to seal Liverpool move

ESPN staff
July 1, 2010
Milan Jovanovic scores against Germany at the World Cup © Getty Images
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Serbia striker Milan Jovanovic looks set to follow Roy Hodgson over the Anfield threshold despite previously throwing the move into doubt following the departure of former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez.

The 29-year-old, who scored his country's winning goal in their 1-0 success over Germany at the World Cup, agreed a pre-contract with the Reds in February when Benitez was still in charge at the club.

The Spaniard's recent appointment at Inter Milan led to suggestions that he might attempt to hijack the striker's switch to England and take him to the San Siro - a move the Serb seemed keen on. Jovanovic, though, insists he is on course to complete his transfer to Liverpool and is raring to link up with his new team-mates once his work permit is approved.

"I am going to Liverpool," Jovanovic told Nieuwsblad. "I have signed there for three years. A real contract.

"The departure of Benitez changes nothing. I have maintained contact with the executive board of Liverpool and everything is good.

"I am working to arrange my visa for England. Next week I go there to collect my work permit. "Everything is in order since in the last two years I have played 75 per cent of the matches for my national side. Next I am looking for a house.

"On the 14th or 15th July I will join the squad for a training camp in Switzerland. But, as from Thursday, I want to start my individual training programme so I can show them immediately that I am worth a place in the side."

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