We'll start with possible outgoings and LFCs record transfer man, the Andy Carroll saga has been dragging on for weeks now with an offer from West Ham being accepted by the club but not by the player and Newcastle unwilling to meet LFCs valuation. Before I say what I would like to see happen I'd like to express my anger at Newcastle FC, 18 months ago they rejected a £25million bid from Tottenham for the big man saying that he was worth more than that, now apparently he isn't worth £20million. Now Rodgers may be looking to sell but he isn't a fool and I'm sure he won't let Carroll leave for less than his valuation. Personally though I would like to see the big Geordie stay and prove himself, I believe he has the ability on the deck to contribute to Rodgers system as long as when the wingers get to the byline they're willing to put a cross in. All that said I do think he's on his way out at least on loan.
The other possible outgoing is Daniel Agger. Although the Danish centre back has said he is keen to stay and even had YNWA tatooed on his hand (pictured below) the decision may not be his or even Rodgers to make. The owners of the club may see a financially beneficial deal and force BR to accept even if it is detrimental to the on-pitch performance. As for a possible replacement the name being touted is Ashley Williams and this is a deal that would truly infuriate me, the Swansea centre back has not proved himself to any extent in my opinion and is actually a few months older than Agger. Why would you sell one of the best defenders in the World for an unproven older player? It makes no sense. I am glad to say that I think Agger will stay, I think the owners will find it hard to force him to leave despite recent contract talks stalling.
Now on to more exciting news, obviously I can't talk about all the players LFC have been linked with as it would take me at least until the end of the transfer window. However I can talk about the most likely signings and the most exciting.
There were various reports on Twitter that a deal had been agreed to sign Uruguayan playmaker Gaston Ramirez from Bologna for £18million, these reports were proved to be false but speculation that Anfield is his destination this summer is still widespread. Ramirez has reportedly turned down an offer from Spurs due to issues with personal terms and Inter Milan are reportedly interested in capturing his signature. However I do believe he will be a Liverpool player sooner rather than later, 2 of his international team mates are at LFC and are clearly very happy, he is the type of player that Rodgers would be after and I feel that BR would be prepared to meet his demands. Based on what I have seen of Ramirez this signing would excite me a lot, he is a left footed winger and I would love to see him cutting inside from the right hand side of a Borini, Suarez, Ramirez strikeforce. He is a young and intelligent player and I feel he would be an excellent addition to the squad.
Next we move on to Nuri Sahin. After a less than successful season at Real Madrid a loan move seems the most likely option. While Sahin is a quality playmaker I feel that the central midfield slots in the squad have already been filled, even the substitute slots. For Sahin to come into the squad I feel that the sales of other midfielders would be necessary, this may happen as rumours of Charlie Adam's departure are rife but I still feel that Allen, Gerrard, Shelvey, Lucas, Spearing, Henderson and even Suso are easily enough to cover the central midfield position. I do not believe that this deal will go through although if Rodgers is really serious about it I believe he would be Jose Mourinho's first choice given their work together at Chelsea.
The final possible transfer I want to discuss is Theo Walcott, many people would say it is more logical to discuss Dempsey because he is probably more likely but I am really not a fan of Dempsey and I have already said that. Walcott on the other hand is a fast, unpredictable player who can really cause a full back problems. While he may not be the most technically gifted player his pace makes him a handful and I would love to see him in a Liverpool shirt. My only issue with this potential deal is that Walcott is not the type of player to cut in and create chances for himself in my opinion. I think he would need an option at all times and would rely heavily on the capabilities of Luis Suarez in the middle. I also do not believe this deal to be likely to happen, Arsenal will not want to sell to a rival and since Chelsea are also reportedly interested it would surely be easier for the winger to stay in London.
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