Midfielder ready for Anfield test

Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani has expressed excitement over his return to Liverpool after negotiations with Juventus came to a halt.

Aquilani, who thrived in a loan spell with the Turin outfit last season, was poised to extend his stay in the Serie A but Juve's budget did not allow them to meet the price in the pre-agreed purchase clause, particularly after they unveiled four major signings in recent days.