Transfer news:  Sampdoria goalkeeper Daniele Padelli will join Liverpool on a six-month loan deal, his agent has confirmed.

The Italy under-21 goalkeeper will undergo a medical at the club this afternoon before starting training under Rafael Benitez.

Agent Silvano Martina said: "Padelli will travel to Liverpool this afternoon. The clubs have agreed on a six-month loan deal and the player is excited at the prospect of playing for Liverpool."

Padelli, one of Italy's most promising goalkeepers, joined Serie B side Crotone on loan from Sampdoria in the summer with the aim of getting first-team football under his belt.

But the 21-year-old has merely served as an understudy to Salvatore Soviero, playing in just one league game.

Sampdoria have cancelled the loan deal with Crotone which was set to run until June, and have accepted the offer made by the Premiership club.

West Ham have denied making a move for Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg, with AC Milan and Juventus now reportedly heading the queue to sign him.

Hammers chief Eggert Magnusson has denied reports of an offer for the 29-year-old Swede, who seems to be surplus to requirements as the Gunners apparently plan a raid for Franck Ribery.

Magnusson said: "We have not made an enquiry about Freddie Ljungberg. The English press have been very busy linking us with players - but this is not true."

Tottenham are also monitoring Ljungberg's situation, but Italy is a more likely destination with Juventus and Milan ready to match his wage demands.

Ljungberg - who could be available for around £5million - has been at Arsenal for the past eight years but has been plagued by injury in the past 18 months.

His agent Roger Lung said: "I have no comments, you would have to ask Arsenal."