Liverpool seal deal for Roma keeper Doni

The 31-year-old Brazilian is thought to have joined on a free transfer after agreeing personal terms and passing a medical.

Reds director of football Damien Comolli said: "We are delighted to sign Doni. It's a position we felt we had to strengthen because it will allow our young goalkeepers to go on loan and get some experience at some point during the season, which is crucial in their development."

Meanwhile, Aston Villa have submitted a bid of around 10 million for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia.

Villa manager Alex McLeish considers N'Zogbia his No?1 target to replace Liverpool-bound Stewart Downing.

The Midlands club have ample funds available with the sale of Ashley Young to Manchester United and Downing - if his move to Anfield goes through - raising 36 million this summer.

McLeish is a long-term admirer of N'Zogbia, who has one year remaining on his Wigan contract, and came close to signing the player at Birmingham 12 months ago only for the move to break down at the 11th hour.