12/27/2023 0 Comments Edge of tomorrow 2 slice of yesteryear![]() " seems like such an exciting player, with a real explosive nature to his game - whether that's in his acceleration and breaking through the lines, or his long shots and free-kicks. Josh Sexton from the Anfield Wrap added: "There’s so much to be excited about. There is obviously a need to do more as well, but two quality players for very good prices, I’d say." Two signings done already and pre-season hasn’t begun yet. We wanted a bit of a reset and a bit of a look at a completely different midfield. "For that first game, I would expect Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai to be in there and that’s what we wanted. I think what they’ve done so far is two nailed-on first-team starters. "They’ve got two-thirds of the midfield rebuild done. ’s Matt Addison speaking on The Red Kop podcast about the midfield rebuild so far: "Every aspect of it I’m pleased with. Sign up for Liverpool notifications and receive news, analysis and fan views Ibrahima Konate is clearly the future of the back four, but Liverpool will need to start investing in the centre of their defence sooner rather than later, now that the midfield is in better shape. Joe Gomez has failed to cement a starting place and questions remain if he possesses the elite level the club need in the back four. Virgil van Dijk also turns 32 this month and looked off the pace last season. Joel Matip is in his final year of his contract and will be 32 by the time the new season begins. Conor Bradley returns from a promising loan spell at Bolton, but whether he is ready from Premier League football is another question. Should Trent Alexander-Arnold be moved into midfield, at least one new addition at right-back will be required. That may now be resolved with the two new arrivals, but lessons should be learnt, especially when you consider the state of the back four. There was an attempt to rectify the situation with the stopgap loan signing of Arthur Melo, who made just one appearance for the Reds, but, if anything, his late arrival signified the club knew the midfield was subpar. Many fans were adamant last summer that Jurgen Klopp needed to reinforce the middle of the pitch, pointing to the signing of Thiago Alcantara in 2020 as the last time the club invested in the position before this summer. It is a fair assessment to say Liverpool have had a perfect start to the transfer window, but that’s exactly what it must be: the start.įresh faces in midfield were an absolute necessity and the arrivals of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai provide considerable upgrades for a very reasonable outlay, in an area that was lacking last season. We bought him as a relative unknown for £2.6m and he went on to become one of the club's best ever players and an icon. Wayne: Sami Hyypia has got to be up there. Kevin Keegan, £33,000 again from Scunthorpe. Arguably the finest keeper Liverpool have had. Michael: Ray Clemence, £18,000, from Scunthorpe United. ![]() Scored some absolute corkers, we got the best play out of him and selling him enabled a good rebuild in the key areas where we needed reinforcement. His value became priceless and what followed became golden LFC history. ![]() Mark: Best transfer ever - Kenny Dalglish, a £440,000 steal from Celtic in 1977. He's won everything and his influence on the squad has been undeniable. Lawrie: Obviously the best bargain Liverpool have had was James Milner on a free. Both went on to earn a place in folklore at Liverpool and are arguably the best freebies in the league, never mind just Liverpool. ![]() Paul: There are two players which instantly spring to mind when talking of freebies: Milner and McAllister. He was bought for a mere £11m from Hull, has become a cult hero at Liverpool, is considered one of the best left-backs in the country and is captain of the Scottish national team. Victor: There cannot have been a better bargain than Andy Robertson. We asked for your suggestions on Liverpool's best bargain signings. ![]()
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