Cissokho on brink of Liverpool switch

Valencia defender Aly Cissokho is on the verge of joining Premier League side Liverpool after agreeing personal terms at Anfield.

The left-back, who joined Valencia from Lyon in 2012, has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League, with both Liverpool and Sunderland thought to be interested in his services.

Valencia have yet to agree to allow the 25-year-old to leave the Mestalla, but Liverpool appear to have stolen a march on other potential suitors.

Suarez in full: Liverpool striker reveals his reasons for wanting to quit Anfield

The Uruguay international is adamant that the Reds promised to sell him if they failed to reach the Champions League and has called on Brendan Rodgers' side to keep their word

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