Football: Liverpool complete Adam transfer

LIVERPOOL: Liverpool have confirmed signing Scottish midfielder Charlie Adam from relegated Blackpool. The 25-year-old has put pen to paper on his new contract after successfully completing a medical. Blackpool had been holding out for £9m ever since Liverpool expressed interest in the former Rangers player in January. However, it is understood that they have now accepted £7.5 million, rising to £8 million depending on appearances. This is Liverpool’s second summer signing, following the capture of young England midfielder Jordan Henderson from Sunderland.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 9^th, 2011.