Scottish side Aberdeen have signed Liverpool stopper Danny Ward on a one year loan deal, confirms SkySports.
The 22-year-old Wales international trained with his new club mates few days ago. He will be competing with number one keeper Scott Brown and veteran Jamie Langfield for the first team goalkeeper role.
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Ward who joined Liverpool in 2012 signed a long term deal earlier this week after spending a season on loan at League Two side Morecambe last term.
Dons boss Derek McInnes revealed his happiness after the signature of the young goalkeeper.
“I am delighted to get Danny on board. He is a young goalkeeper we have been aware of for some time.”
Danny has not featured for Liverpool first team yet but he is hoping that this loan spell would help him to fight for the first keeper spot at Anfield in he future.
McInnes is confident that he can be successful at the Scottish side.
Meanwhile, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has reportedly planning to make an offer around £15 million for Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi.
It will be the second offer as their first bid was rejected by the Spanish giants which was around £10.6 million.
Illarramendi has been targeted by Rodgers since the winter window. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is also said to be interested in his deal.
Columnist: Simon Oates
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