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Liverpool to sign Aspas from Celta

Liverpool has agreed to sign Celta Vigo striker Iago Aspas, the Premier League club said on Thursday. Aspas, who was Celta's top scorer last season with 12 goals in 34 La Liga games, helped set up the winner as it stayed up on the final day thanks to a 1-0 home victory over Espanyol. The 25-year-old can play in a central role or wide.