Blackpool sign Liverpool midfielder

Blackpool have completed the signing of reserve midfielder Gerardo Bruna from Liverpool on a permanent transfer.

The 20-year-old Argentinian moved to Anfield from Real Madrid in 2007 but has failed to make a first-team appearance.

Bruna joins on a two-year contract and becomes Ian Holloway's second signing this summer, following Kevin Phillips's move from Birmingham City on a free transfer.

Blackpool are also keen on signing Bruna's former Liverpool teammate Tom Ince, but they face competition from Fulham for his signature.