REDS TO PLUG DEFENSIVE WOES
According to two top British papers, Liverpool will make an approach for the Newcastle centre-half, Steven Taylor and the out of favour, Real Madrid full-back Gabriel Heinze.
Liverpool's failed attempt, during the Summer transfer window, of signing the Argentinian from Man Utd, has not stopped the Merseysider's hope of securing his signature. It is expected the new American owners will have to write a cheque for about €6.5 million to persuade the La Liga champions to let Heinze go.
It is also reported that England U-21 captain Steven Taylor, could also be on his way to Anfield this January after rejecting a contract from current club Newcastle. This is thought to be for a fee of around about €8.25 million, but Liverpool will face competition from Tottenham and West Ham to snap-up the Geordie.
The possible introduction of these players could also make way for the departure of the experienced Red's favourite Sami Hyypia, who Wigan could target in the upcoming transfer window.
Editor's Notes
One bad performance and the rumours starts flying in. That seems to be the thin line of being a success and a failure.
Liverpool's torrid defensive displays against Tottenham have gotten the media to hammer the final nail onto Sami Hyypia's Liverpool career. Its true that Hyypia was outfoxed and outmanoeuvred not once but twice by the same player in that match.
But having said that defending should be done as a team and Jamie Carragher should shoulder as much blame as he was caught ball watching.
Its true that Hyypia has lost much of his pace and strength but he makes up for it with his excellent positioning and reading of the game. With only Daniel Agger being the other proven centre-half, Liverpool really need to have quality competition to keep Carragher and Agger on their toes.
Steven Taylor is as good as it comes and speculations started to rife when he rejected a new contract. But being a Geordie through and through, I somehow do not see him crossing over to Anfield. Gabriel Heinze, on the other hand, is well adapt to play on the left as well as the middle. With Rafa's close relatioinship with Real, there were even talks that there has been a conspiracy. Again I do not feel so, and I doubt if Heinze would leave so soon after joining the Spanish giant.
I believe that Rafa would once again dipped into his La-Liga knowledge and contacts and I can see another la-Liga signing come January. 25 year old Deportivo's Fabricio Collicini looks a probability.
Regarding Hyypia, Rafa has publicly stated previously that he wants him to stay and carry on to contribute to Liverpool Football Club at a different capacity. Ageing Sami may be Finnish but he's far from done yet!
Liverpool's failed attempt, during the Summer transfer window, of signing the Argentinian from Man Utd, has not stopped the Merseysider's hope of securing his signature. It is expected the new American owners will have to write a cheque for about €6.5 million to persuade the La Liga champions to let Heinze go.
It is also reported that England U-21 captain Steven Taylor, could also be on his way to Anfield this January after rejecting a contract from current club Newcastle. This is thought to be for a fee of around about €8.25 million, but Liverpool will face competition from Tottenham and West Ham to snap-up the Geordie.
The possible introduction of these players could also make way for the departure of the experienced Red's favourite Sami Hyypia, who Wigan could target in the upcoming transfer window.
Editor's Notes
One bad performance and the rumours starts flying in. That seems to be the thin line of being a success and a failure.Liverpool's torrid defensive displays against Tottenham have gotten the media to hammer the final nail onto Sami Hyypia's Liverpool career. Its true that Hyypia was outfoxed and outmanoeuvred not once but twice by the same player in that match.
But having said that defending should be done as a team and Jamie Carragher should shoulder as much blame as he was caught ball watching.
Its true that Hyypia has lost much of his pace and strength but he makes up for it with his excellent positioning and reading of the game. With only Daniel Agger being the other proven centre-half, Liverpool really need to have quality competition to keep Carragher and Agger on their toes.Steven Taylor is as good as it comes and speculations started to rife when he rejected a new contract. But being a Geordie through and through, I somehow do not see him crossing over to Anfield. Gabriel Heinze, on the other hand, is well adapt to play on the left as well as the middle. With Rafa's close relatioinship with Real, there were even talks that there has been a conspiracy. Again I do not feel so, and I doubt if Heinze would leave so soon after joining the Spanish giant.
I believe that Rafa would once again dipped into his La-Liga knowledge and contacts and I can see another la-Liga signing come January. 25 year old Deportivo's Fabricio Collicini looks a probability.
Regarding Hyypia, Rafa has publicly stated previously that he wants him to stay and carry on to contribute to Liverpool Football Club at a different capacity. Ageing Sami may be Finnish but he's far from done yet!
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