Padelli nears deal with Liverpool

Sampdoria goalkeeper Daniele Padelli is close to joining Liverpool on loan.

"It's not done yet, but should be before the day ends," Sampdoria spokesman Matteo Gamba said Wednesday. Padelli has played six times for Italy's under-21 team and would likely provide backup to Liverpool's first-choice keeper, Jose Reina.

Current backup Jerzy Dudek has conceded nine goals in the past two games as Liverpool lost 3-1 and then 6-3 to Arsenal to exit the FA Cup and Carling Cup.

Padelli, 21, was recalled by Sampdoria after one appearance on loan with second division Crotone in the first half of this season.

Last season, he started for third division Pizzighettone. Padelli has no Serie A experience.

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