Kirkland to join West Brom

0 Comments | AFP, June, 2005

LONDON (AFP) — Liverpool goalkeeper Chris Kirkland has decided to join West Brom rather than Celtic for a season-long loan.

Kirkland, 24, wants to stay in the English Premiership to prove his fitness and win back his England squad place. He joined up with the West Brom squad in pre-season training on Thursday with a view to signing a loan deal on July 15.

Kirkland missed most of last season with a back injury.

Liverpool are said to be close to signing Spain goalkeeper Jose Reina who helped Villarreal finish third in La Liga and qualify for the Champions League.

Poland keeper Jerzy Dudek, the star in Liverpool's Champions League triumph, wants to stay at Anfideld to fight for his place.

Liverpool also have 19-year-old goalkeeper Scott Carson...

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