Sunday, August 3, 2014

Liverpool's transfer window so far

Liverpool have had a very active transfer window to date so far and it doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Luis Suarez has been sold and despite Rodgers' claims that they are not "pulling a Tottenham" they have emulated the Spurs' in bringing in a host of new, young players. Despite this I believe Liverpool have done a magnificent job this transfer window in bringing in talented and hungry players who will fight for places and trophies this season. There is still some unresolved transfer sagas such as bringing in Spanish defenders Javier Manuillo and Alberto Moreno. There are also rumors that Mario Balotelli could be on his way to Anfield, which would definitely be entertaining to say the least. Mostly though there are musings that there could be further exits as Rodgers seeks to get rid of the dead wood. He has already sent out Alberto, Aspas and Wisdom on loan and it seems as though Robinson and one of our current right backs will be leaving too. As to which one it will be is up to debate but in my opinion I believe it is Johnson who should be sold. Daniel Agger is once again being linked with a move away and his exclusion from the match with AC Milan yesterday has only fanned the flames of him being sold. The good preseason form of Coates and Toure, but most importantly the acquisition of Dejan Lovren has pushed Agger further down the pecking order at center back. I have loved having Agger at Anfield but I believe the time is right for him to leave, he has unfortunately made too many errors.

Everything is shaping up pretty well for Liverpool as we approach the beginning of the new Premier League season. The question on everyone's mind is can Daniel Sturridge become a world class striker to fill the void left by Suarez, or will Suarez's absence mean that the Reds will be out of the Champions League once again. I believe that Liverpool need another striker and a left back and then they will be ready to succeed in the EPL and Europe and I think Moreno and Balotelli are the guys to do the job. Even if they aren't brought in I will still be happy with all the work that Liverpool has done this transfer window. I for one cannot count the days until the new season starts but I suppose watching Liverpool take on Manchester United in the International Champions Cup will be a good distraction.