Liverpool’s main problem last season, for all their slick, possession football, was their inability to stick the ball in the net. Andy Carroll looked like a totally bewildered individual, whilst Suarez seems to hit the post more than he does the back of the net. They’re both good players, but for one reason or another, aren’t reliable goal threats. Most fans thought that this would be the area that Liverpool looked to strengthen in the summer.
Whilst the arrival of Fabio Borini was a good start, a 21-year-old with limited Premier League experience just isn’t enough to pin a season on. Though Brendan Rodgers has been looking to whip the Reds’ midfield into shape with signings like Joe Allen and Nuri Sahin, you can’t help but feel that there’s more work to be done in forward positions.
Which brings me to the Daily Mail’s claims that Liverpool could bring in Chelsea’s Daniel Sturridge, but only if Andy Carroll leaves before the transfer window slams shut. I have to say, I’m a little surprised that any such deal depends on Andy Carroll’s future. Whether or not the pony-tailed on stays or not, Liverpool need somebody who can provide goals. Daniel Sturridge may well be that man.
According to the Mail, Liverpool will need ‘around £20m’ if they’re to persuade Chelsea to sell. This may well be because the Blues themselves don’t have a plethora of forward options and because young British talent is at a premium at the moment. So, no, he wouldn’t come cheap, but he certainly has the ability to improve Brendan Rodger’s squad.
At 22-years-old, Sturridge has his entire future ahead of him. He’s clearly not happy sitting on the bench at Chelsea and may well fancy his chances at a club like Liverpool who a genuine need for a striker. Sturridge has pace, ability and an eye for goal. He hasn’t been at his best over the last half-season or so, but he hasn’t been deployed properly by Chelsea. Liverpool would be able to unlock all his potential.
It’s about time Liverpool had a natural finisher at the club. If they have to pay for the privilege, then so be it. Sturridge would be an excellent addition and I can’t help but hope that Rodger’s attempts to pull of this signing.
What’s your take? Would Sturridge be a good addition at the Emirates?
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impossible! Henry doesn’t want to spend anymore n Studridge is a bit too “selfish” to play passing game…he won’t fit…though he is GOOD!
It’s not like he is incapable of making assists… And who cares if players are selfish in front of the box, we’re not suppose to pass the ball into the back of the net. A striker that doesn’t try to score when in range is not a 20+ goal a season striker!
Negredo or Lloriente
…and neither will come to Liverpool, unfortunately. We are a mid-table team with no future (immediate future).
We are without Champions League football, and Negredo and Llorente, and other like-minded players will not come to us for that reason.
Sturridge is a likely lad, who can do a job for us. So be realistic.
Please not him..his equaly nt profilic..
No thanks we have overpaid for english players enough.There was 80 million quid worth of British tripe not playing against Man City- Carroll, Downing,Henderson, Adam and none were missed. I have said it before and I will say it again. Oh Kenny Why? Why did you do it?
mabe cos comolli and kenny were told to buy young british the yanks have refused 2m for diame and 7m jelavic in jan when we were 3pts off 4th they never wanted kenny but he changed are style and got us 6th he is such a bad manager fukin no way he would have got 4th brendan is good at writen 180 page plans but kenny has4 titles ADAM JOHNSON SOLD FOR 9M KENNY WUD AV SIGNED HIM HE TRIED FOR 18m aND HAD TO SIGN DOWNING
This is gr8 nonesense what is he playing at chelsea? Nonesense and we want to buy an overhyped british player again after those flops I fear 4 kop
get llorente and Lfc can finish 3 rd all we need is a goal scorer sum football we played against m city was quality
If we had 20 mil. we would go for Ramirez or that Benfica guy, whatever his name is and given up on strikers all together .
20 for Sturridge is like 35 for Carroll, in a word: madness !!
no way in hell is he worth 20 mil owners should give money for massive world class striker
If they wanna spend that much then get a technical striker like Dzeko whos worth the 20 mil and sell Carrol.
I would go for Huntalar and Jordan Rhodes.
We dont need him go for dempsey
Adam Morgan……..