According to various sources, Liverpool’s Director of Football Damien Comolli has been keeping tabs on German International Lukas Podolski who is viewed by many as an adept replacement for Luis Suarez whilst he plays out an 8-game ban.
This transfer rumour essentially assumes two things: Suarez’s appeal will fail and Kenny Dalglish has no faith in his misfiring striker Andy Carroll. There’s no doubt that Podolski is a talented forward and a natural goal-scorer, but it’s worth considering whether this would be a good move for Liverpool.
Firstly, we should note that Carroll’s Liverpool career hasn’t been a great success. His impact has been negligible and he has struggled for both confidence and goals. Of course, there’s every chance that he’ll leap on the opportunity created by Suarez’s absence, recover his form and start banging in goals, but on present evidence Liverpool fans won’t be full of confidence.
Then there’s Dirk Kuyt and Craig Bellamy who have impressed sporadically this season, but are perhaps more effective when they’re played out on the wings. One thing Liverpool are desperately lacking at the moment is goals. I wouldn’t be surprised, therefore, if Dalglish felt the need to bring in some forward reinforcement this January.
In contrast to Liverpool’s strikeforce, Lukas Podolski has enjoyed a fabulous couple of years in the Bundesliga. This season in particular has seen him grab an impressive (and Robin Van Persie-esque) 14 goals in 15 games for Cologne. It’s thought that the Polish born German International would be willing to make a move to the Premier League as despite his efforts his side are currently languishing in 10th place in the German League.
If Liverpool’s interest is genuine, they may well find themselves in competition with Arsenal, who are also desperate to bring in a world class striker.
But will Liverpool be willing to match FC Koln’s £16.6m evaluation of their player? Liverpool’s owners have already dished out £100m on new signings and arrived at the club with a promise to cut out ‘wasteful spending’. Will they be willing to spend big money on a player who may not be necessary once Luis Suarez returns from his 8-game ban?
Even with his quality, it’s worth considering that Liverpool spent £35m on Andy Carroll only a year ago. Shouldn’t they be trying to get the most of their faltering star? During his time at Newcastle he proved he can get goals and if the club could help him recover his form they wouldn’t have to look to the transfer market and another big money signing.
At the very most Liverpool should look to secure a striker in a loan deal, so that the players they already have don’t get squeezed out over the course of the season. But for now, it doesn’t seem necessary to me that the club pursues Lukas Podolski.
But what’s your take? Would Podolski be a good signing for Liverpool?
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It is difficult for the owners to “cut out wasteful spending” when they have already wasted on Downing, Adam,Carroll and Henderson! I wonder what they actual class as “wasteful” ?
u r a mug! we have a much better side than last year, carroll has been the only let down for us but hopefully will pick himself back up and be the top striker that we all think he can be
Podolski would be an excellent signing, and even if Suarez didn’t have the ban he would be a great partner for the Uruguayan
————-Reina——————
Johnson—Agger-Skrtel——–Enrique
———Adam—Lucas————-
———Gerrard–Bellamy———-
———Suarez—Podolski———-
It makes sense 🙂
straight swap for carrol would be best bet
Another Lukas? We have enough of Lukases.
you are afool you slagged lucas of all the time when he was playing now he his injured and you have got your wish and hes not on the pitch you still slag him off go and support another club you idiot.also shows how much you know about football no lucas lfc suffer a drop in form,get behind him or get lostYNWA
In this article mentioned “would not be necessary when suarez return after banned” what is that?? Even if suarez is playing we REALLY NEED a striker to partner him. Dont let suarez to be like torres hold a burden as a scorer, if one day he has been stolen by other club, we gona suffer..
MISSING LUCAS ALREADY
I doubt Podolski would make it in the EPL as do many in Germany Liverpool need to look top shelf or just keep their money in their pockets.
There is i must admit no value in buying players in England Benitez knew this and i wish Dalglish had left Downing and Carroll alone.
don’t see podolski as our solution. he failed at bayern munich…
i would go for marco reus (borussia mönchengladbach)!!!
Liverpool need a striker from the EPL to join the team and hit the ground running – no time for acclimatisation! For some reason they missed out on a freebie (Ba) who scored for fun at West Ham and has continued in that vein with Newcastle. The other player I think is an obvious candidate is Dempsey who has shown for years he is able to convert the most awkward chances.
There is no need for a midfielder to replace Lucas as they have Martin Kelly who can step in easily.
I hope the Manager finds the opportunities to involve young full backs Robinson and Flanagan otherwise I can see them becoming unsettled and seeking pastures new.
Mr Henry don’t let them waste your money with ready made replacements already in your employ.
Spend on Dempsey I’m sure he’ll not let you down.
SIGN IN:
Fernando Torres (Striker)
Gonzalo Higuain (Striker)
Lucas Moura (Attacking Midfielder)
Eden Hazard (Right Winger)
Lukas Podolski (Left Winger)
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SIGN OUT:
Kuyt
Carroll
Downing
Joe Cole
Aquilani
Aurelio