Milan Jovanovic has been targeted by a nuber of Europe's top clubs.

Jovanovic has found himself courted by a number of clubs after impressing for Belgian outfit Standard Liege and Rafael Benitez has moved to bolster his attacking options after missing out on Moroccan Marouane Chamakh.

The striker, who scored two goals in this season's Champions League group stage, admitted his delight at sealing a move -subject to a medical - to the Premier League side.

"We have reached an agreement for three years, with the option to extend with another season,'' the player told Belgian newspaper Sporza.

"I have yet to undergo a medical exam, but that shouldn't be a problem. I don't have any physical problems and I'm feeling perfectly fit. I opted to sign for Liverpool because they're one of the biggest teams around in Europe.

"They're definitely among the 10 biggest sides. I'm absolutely delighted that the deal is completed. From now on, I can focus on Standard Liege again. I want to leave the club in a good way.''

Torres: No return round the corner

Torres has been out since suffering a knee injury in the shock FA Cup loss to Reading last month.

The Spaniard is reportedly making good progress in his recovery but Benitez insists any claims he could feature at Manchester City a week on Sunday are premature.

Benitez told the club's website: "I think it will be too early. He is training with the physios and the fitness coach, but he's still not involved with the team. We will see next week how he progresses.''

Torres, 25, is Liverpool's top goalscorer with 12 this season despite being restricted to 21 appearances by injuries. A niggling groin problem curtailed his involvement earlier in the campaign.

Benitez is hoping that vice captain Jamie Carragher will be fit to feature in the Premier League clash at Eastlands.

The veteran defender suffered an adductor injury in the midweek defeat at Arsenal and is unlikely to feature in the Europa League tie against Unirea Urziceni next Thursday.

With Sotirios Kyrgiakos suspended for the next two Premier League games and Glen Johnson still out, Liverpool could be facing a defensive crisis.