The perfect solution to Liverpool’s most pressing transfer dilemma?

Whilst Liverpool’s transfer focus deserves to be placed on their attack (after the generally dismal showings in this area last season) let’s hope that this doesn’t come at the expense of necessary signings in defensive positions.

Daniel Agger, when he’s on the pitch, is a remarkable player. He’s easily one of the best defenders in the Premier League. He’s quick across the turf, times his tackles well and reads the game as well as just about anybody you’d care to name. The trouble is he’s always injured!

He’s entering the final two years of his contract and Liverpool have shown no signs that they’re going to offer him new terms. It looks like the club hierarchy may finally have got frustrated with his inability to hold down a first team place. This has led to speculation that Manchester City could sneak in and pluck up the talented but tainted defender (much like they did with Owen Hargreaves). (Source: Daily Mail).

Then there’s Martin Skrtel. Although Liverpool look to be keen to extend the bulky Slovakian’s contract, negotiations don’t look to be any closer to getting resolved. The player himself has found him linked to Manchester City (typical), Russian powerhouse Anzhi Machakala and Napoli. Brendan Rodger’s has already said, “I will fight as hard as I can to keep the players that I want here and Martin is one of them,” but who knows? (Source)

Suffice to say, Liverpool aren’t necessarily as secure at the back as some may care to think. I wouldn’t be surprised if Rodgers is seriously considering his options in the transfer market.

Which brings me to Liverpool’s link to PSG captain Mamadou Sakho. The Frenchman is a strong, athletic presence. In some ways, I view him as a combination of both Daniel Agger and Martin Skrtel. So wouldn’t he be the perfect signing for the Reds? He’s a fantastic player and at 22-years-old, he’s only going to get better.

According to the Mail, Sakho’s agents have been offering him around Europe, following PSG’s purchase of Thiago Silva. Sakho’s form dropped off last season and it doesn’t look like he’s up to taking competition from one of the world’s best defenders.

That doesn’t mean, however, that he’s not good enough for Liverpool. In two-three years time, I see him being one of the world’s best. Unfortunately he’s not quite there yet. If he is being offered around, however, perhaps now’s the right time to snap him up. It’d solve Liverpool’s defensive difficulties and give them a great platform to build on going forward.

What’s your take? Would Sakho be a good addition at Anfield?

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