Liverpool fan favourite completes Bayern Munich switch

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has completed his move to Bayern Munich.

The 31-year-old arrived in Germany on Thursday to finalise a reported £2.5million switch and has signed a three-year contract with the Bundesliga champions after passing a medical.

Reina moves to Bayern in search of more regular playing time, having fallen out of favour at Anfield under Reds boss Brendan Rodgers.

However, he will almost certainly play understudy to current number one, and World Cup winner, Manuel Neuer.

The Spain international enjoyed a successful eight years as the Reds’ first choice man between the sticks, having joined from Villarreal in 2005, though the favourite’s role was marginalised upon the arrival of Simon Mignolet last summer.

Reina then spent an impressive season on loan at Napoli – reunited with former Reds manager Rafa Benitez – who were thought to be keen to bring the Spaniard back to Italy this summer.

But reports suggest a move broke down due to wage demands, and the German giants moved quickly to snap up the unsettled stopper.

Reina won the FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Super Cup during his 394 appearances for the Merseyside outfit, and was awarded the Premier League Golden Glove award for the third consecutive season on 2008.

Commenting on his move, he told Bayern’s official website: "I came here as I want to win as many trophies as possible."

Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said: "It reflects what we were looking for. We wanted a goalkeeper who is experienced and established and also has certain footballing qualities."

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Premier League sides on alert as Atletico Madrid consider loaning out Spain Under-21 star

Atletico Madrid are considering loaning out Spain Under-21 midfielder Saul Niguez, who has been tracked by a quartet of Premier League clubs.

Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Everton have all been linked with the 19-year-old, who starred while on loan at Rayo Vallecano last season.

His form at Rayo, where he made 34 league appearances, prompted Atletico officials to earmark him as a first-team player for the 2014/15 campaign.

However, Tiago’s collapsed move to Chelsea means the youngster, who is known as Saul, is likely to be fourth in the central-midfield pecking order behind the Portuguese, Gabi and Mario Suarez.

As such, Spanish newspaper Marca claim Atletico are now willing to farm him out again, and Portuguese champions Benfica are leading the chase to sign him on a short-term basis.

Saul, who still has four more years left on his contract at Atleti, is valued at around £6.5m.

Chelsea Youngster Joins Walsall

Chelsea have offloaded midfielder Billy Clifford to League One side Walsall.

Clifford, who came through the ranks at Stamford Bridge, has signed a short-term deal at Walsall until January.

The 21-year-old failed to make a single senior appearance for the Blues and has spent time on loan at Colchester United, Yeovil Town and Belgian club Royal Antwerp.

Ex-Sunderland midfielder rejoins Hartlepool

Miller, who started out at Hartlepool, returns to the League Two club 13 years after the end of his first spell.

The experienced 35-year-old, who has also appeared for Ipswich Town, Preston North End, Sheffield Wednesday, Huddersfield Town, Swindon Town and Bury, is eligible for Hartlepool’s opening game of the season against Stevenage.