Riise move agreed?

Reports in the north of England are claiming Liverpool and Newcastle United have agreed a fee to sell the Norwegian.

They are claiming a £4m deal was reached 6 weeks ago after contract talks stalled between the club and the defender.

Around £30,000 a week is believed to be the agreed contract until 2011.

These reports have not been confirmed by any of the two clubs involved in the dealings. There are rumours that Liverpool are offering Aston Villa first refusal and a cut-price fee providing they allow Gareth Barry to sign.