Liverpool linked with Depor winger

Liverpool look set for yet another foray into the Spanish market, with reports linking with a move for Deportivo la Coruna winger…

Liverpool look set for yet another foray into the Spanish market, with reports linking with a move for Deportivo la Coruna winger Sanchez del Amo Victor.

The Anfield club yesterday surprised everyone by confirming the return of Manchester City striker Robbie Fowler to Merseyside, but they are still in the market for a right winger having been priced out of a move for Benfica captain Simao Sabrosa in the summer.

Victor has reportedly been left out of the Depor side to face Real Sociedad later today and is expected to finalise a deal with Liverpool this weekend.

Liverpool’s Chilean winger Mark Gonzales may go to Deportivo in a swap loan deal after the club were unable to secure a work permit for the youngster signed from Albacete.

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Meanwhile Fowler, who scored 171 goals in 330 games during eight years at Anfield, and nicknamed 'God' during his time at Liverpool has expressed his delight at moving back to the club.

"Honest to God, I'm so happy it's frightening. I'm just so chuffed..." Fowler told Liverpool's website on Friday.

Fowler first made his mark at Liverpool in 1993 and soon became one of the best strikers in Europe. He was acclaimed as being among England's most natural goalscorers and won 26 caps for his country, scoring seven goals.

But he had a difficult relationship with former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier. In his autobiography Fowler claims he was forced to leave because of his treatment by the Frenchman.

"Obviously, since I have left, deep down I have always wanted to come back and it has been a long time but I'm glad to say I'm back now," added Fowler.

Current Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez believes Fowler can help his in-form team improve as the European champions bid to retain their crown and chase Chelsea in the Premier League.

"My idea is for Liverpool to take one step forward and I think Robbie can help us make that step," the Spaniard told the Merseyside club's website on Friday.

"We have signed a player with so much passion for this football club and I think he will act as an example to every player here in how much he loves Liverpool.

"It is a boost for the team, a boost for the supporters and a boost for Robbie himself. I'm not sure I've ever seen a player quite so happy to be joining a club before."