Liverpool had been one of five clubs to declare an interest in the 21 - year -
old striker alongside the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham, but where the others shifted their attentions Brendan Rodgers remained keen.
Not exact matches
His arrival at the Etihad Stadium will further boost the club's brilliant attacking options as the 24 - year -
old will be expected to form a frightening trio
alongside Sterling and David Silva behind lone
striker Sergio Aguero.
Former Liverpool
striker Fernando Torres has hailed his
old team - mate Steven Gerrard as the best he's ever played
alongside in his entire career, the Daily Mail reports.
Last season Fyodor Chalov was seen as CSKA's bright young hope
alongside Golovin, this season, the 19 - year -
old striker has yet to score, a common problem amongst CSKA's strikeforce as a whole given the club have only scored 15 goals in 15 games.
Rossi's incredible comeback doesn't end there, however, with the
striker also back in the Italy squad ahead of the summer's World Cup in Brazil, with Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli recently using the 26 - year
old alongside Mario Balotelli in the attack.