Liverpool agree fee for striker Kuyt

Liverpool have agreed a fee with Feyenoord for Dutch striker Dirk Kuyt (picture), the Premier League club said on their website yesterday.

The 26-year-old, who played in the Netherlands' 4-0 friendly win over Ireland in Dublin on Wednesday, is to travel to Anfield for a medical.

British newspapers reported the deal was worth some 10 million pounds.

Kuyt, who has been capped 23 times, scored 22 goals for Feyenoord last season and 71 in total during his three years with the club he joined from Utrecht.

"For me, Liverpool is sure to be the dream club I was looking for," Kuyt was quoted as saying on the Liverpool website.

"There was more interest from abroad, but for me there was nothing of the calibre of Liverpool, a brilliant club with an enormous reputation, fantastic support and a fabulous history.

"It is an honour to play for a club like that."

Kuyt told Feyenoord's website he was leaving with mixed feelings.

"I had three fabulous years in Rotterdam despite the fact we didn't win a major trophy."

Feyenoord chairman Jorien Van den Herik said he hoped Kuyt would return after his career abroad.