Boxscarf » Sat Aug 04, 2012 9:31 am wrote:I find it concerning that Rodgers has come out and said he might have to dip into the loan market to bring in some players to bolster up our squad ahead of the new season. Where is the investment? We're losing footballers left, right and centre and it doesn't appear that they'll be replaced and that's worrying to me. These Owners want Champions League football and the extreme wealth that comes with competing in such a rich competition, yet they don't seem to want to investment in the team. In order for us to get back into contention with the top English clubs for a place in the competition, we need a much better team and a much better squad, yet we won't achieve our aspirations if we're forced to dip into the loan market for players.
We've bought just one player in this transfer window and that worries me, because most teams will make a vast majority of their signings in early July, so those players can get pre-season under their belt at the club. So far it's Borini and he alone won't transform our fortunes. It's time for FSG to open up the cheque book and allow Rodgers to bring in a better array of talent and if they aren't prepared to do that, then I'm afraid they aren't the right owners for us, because we cannot get better without investment in the team.
Nothing wrong with loaning players. It's a good move, depending on who the players are, and I would welcome it.
There are players out there such as Sahin who are available on loan, and would be an upgrade on what we already have.
If they fail to settle, then at least we aren't stuck with the player.
If he settles, there's sure to be a buy-option after the loan.
There are players who were on loan who have made a positive impact for their respective clubs, such as Canales for Valencia and Adebayor for Spurs.
The players that have been sold are those who are either often injured (Aurelio and Aquilani) or in their 30s (Maxi and Kuyt).
If no replacements are bought, I won't be too concerned as there's Suso, Pacheco, Sterling and Morgan who should be given a chance and more playing time.
In fact, there's still 2 more players whom I'm hoping the club gets rid of before the season starts - Spearing and Adam.