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Reds ‘agree sale’ of Fabio Borini
Liverpool have agreed in principle, a deal to send Italian striker Fabio Borini back to Sunderland.
Sky Sports are reporting that the 23-year-old, who enjoyed a successful year on loan at the Stadium of Light last season, is now close to sealing a permanent, £14m move.
Borini, who was Brendan Rodgers’ first signing after joining as Liverpool manager, scored just two goals in 20 appearances during an injury-plagued first year at Anfield, and is reportedly keen on continuing his development under Black Cats manager Gus Poyet.