Steven Gerrard can't wait for Chilean winger Mark Gonzalez to arrive at Liverpool.

Gerrard believes the highly-rated player - nicknamed Speedy because of his electric pace - will fit perfectly into the Anfield system.

Reds officials hope Gonzalez - who has been on loan at Real Sociedad - will be cleared to join the Reds during the summer and Gerrard admits he's excited about the prospect of playing alongside him.

'We actually trained with him for a couple of weeks before he went back to Spain earlier in the season and it was clear to us all then that he's got loads of ability. '

Pako Ayesteran is also keen on the young Chilean - - "I've spoken to a lot of people in San Sebastian about him, and they told me how he was the key player for Real Sociedad in the second half of the season. He will make an important difference for us."