cardiff-red » Thu Aug 28, 2014 8:34 am wrote:Liverpool could be set to make one final signing this summer as they remain in the hunt for Barcelona and former Arsenal midfielder Alex Song, according to Mundo Deportivo.
The Reds have been in the market for new signings in midfield for some time now, and are thought to be making some progress in their efforts to land Song on a season-long loan deal from the Catalan giants.
The Cameroon international has had a difficult time since making the move to the Nou Camp from the Emirates Stadium, finding himself mostly among the substitutes on a regular basis due to some intense competition for places in the squad.
Still, Song had been a key player for Arsenal during his time with the club, and established himself as one of the Premier League's top midfielders in his final season with the club in 2011-12.
Despite not enjoying a great deal of first-team action in the last couple of years, Song remains an experienced player who could offer something to this Liverpool squad.
Barcelona are hoping to bring in £10m from Song's sale, though Liverpool are keen to have him on loan for a season first.
Source: CaughtOffside.com
metalhead » Thu Aug 28, 2014 9:15 am wrote:I like Song, and he is good at screening the back four too.
stmichael » Thu Aug 28, 2014 9:31 am wrote:Alonso to Bayern confirmed. Would have been a no brainer to bring him back here on a 2 year deal to replace Lucas. Bayern are paying him £150k a week though.
SouthCoastShankly » Thu Aug 28, 2014 10:56 am wrote:stmichael » Thu Aug 28, 2014 9:31 am wrote:Alonso to Bayern confirmed. Would have been a no brainer to bring him back here on a 2 year deal to replace Lucas. Bayern are paying him £150k a week though.
He isn't a Lucas replacement in any way.
Since when did he perform a DM role that protected the back four and broke up attacks?
Never.
He was the pass master who dictated tempo. Bringing him in now would only negate the need for Gerrard.
kazza » Thu Aug 28, 2014 12:41 pm wrote:SouthCoastShankly » Thu Aug 28, 2014 10:56 am wrote:stmichael » Thu Aug 28, 2014 9:31 am wrote:Alonso to Bayern confirmed. Would have been a no brainer to bring him back here on a 2 year deal to replace Lucas. Bayern are paying him £150k a week though.
He isn't a Lucas replacement in any way.
Since when did he perform a DM role that protected the back four and broke up attacks?
Never.
He was the pass master who dictated tempo. Bringing him in now would only negate the need for Gerrard.
But at his age, for how long? We need someone younger! I would say he is less of a player than he as for us in his final year. His 5 million asking price illustrates this. Short term fix at best!
SouthCoastShankly » Thu Aug 28, 2014 3:10 pm wrote:But at his age, for how long? We need someone younger! I would say he is less of a player than he as for us in his final year. His 5 million asking price illustrates this. Short term fix at best!
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