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da leao: After Sunday’s Carling Cup victory, Liverpool’s director of football Damien Comolli was quick to state that big signings were a real possibility for the Merseysiders this summer. This talk has prompted fans of the club to begin speculating just where there side needs strengthening, and which players could step in.
With some poor statistics this term, it’s clear that the Reds need a clinical striker, to finish the abundant chances being created. Liverpool have been one of the most ineffective sides this season, in terms of turning chances into goals. This has been reflected by a meagre tally of 29 in 25 games, equal to second from bottom Bolton, and fewer than relegation threatened Blackburn. The Red’s have, arguably, one of the most talented forwards in the league with Luis Suarez, but even his goal return has been poor so far this term, albeit he has missed nine games through suspension. A striker then must be considered a must for Kenny Dalglish, if he is to turn his side into title contenders. The likes of Edinson Cavani and Gonzalo Higuain would be the fans choices, but if Champions League football cannot be secured acquisitions of such talented players may prove to be a bit far-fetched. Darren Bent was rumoured to be on the verge of a move to Anfield during January, but nothing materialised, besides his arrival would not be one to get the fans pulses racing.
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As well as a clinical frontman, the Reds could benefit from greater reinforcements in a wide position, as well as through the centre in a playmaker role. Young Belgian Eden Hazard could fill both of these roles and is believed to be a player who would be available at the right price this summer, however, as is the case with Cavani and Higuain, a place at Europe’s top table would be high on his list of requirements. Liverpool do however have one trump card, in the fact that Lille are rumoured to be interested in keeping the on-loan Joe Cole, who could be used as a bargaining tool in a deal for the 21-year-old. Hazard would be virtually guaranteed a regular spot in the Liverpool starting-11, which would be another tempting factor, and if Comolli could convince one of Europe’s hottest properties that the club are moving in the right direction a deal may be achievable.
Scott Sinclair is another man who could fill the role on the right-hand side of the Reds midfield, and is, perhaps, a more realistic target. The Swansea man has been a key component in the attractive brand of football being produced in the south of Wales, and would surely be interested in a move to a big club in a bid to up his chances on the international scene. The ex-Chelsea youth star fits the Fenway Sports Group’s policy of young home-grown talent and would not cost the earth, making him a prospect to be considered.
As well as Sinclair and Hazard, Gaston Ramirez of Italian outfit Bologna could be an option for injecting some creativity into the Anfield side. The 21-year-old is an international colleague of both Luis Suarez and Sebastian Coates, who could convince the creative midfielder to switch from the Serie A to the Premier League this summer.
It’s clear that Liverpool need reinforcements in a variety of positions this summer to keep the side moving in the right direction. However, convincing big players to move to the club with no guarantee of Champions League football could be a major factor, the reds must step up during the end of this campaign if they are to be a desirable prospect this summer.
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