A potential free transfer that may just spur Liverpool into life?

I have to confess. This rumour is a little out there. I do, however, think it’s worth discussing.

According to FootyLatest, Liverpool have joined Juventus in the race to land Chelsea’s experienced full-back Ashley Cole. Despite being a long-term admirer of the English International, I’ve never really pictured him ending up at Liverpool.

Despite leaving Arsenal on bad terms, he seemed to have settled down at Chelsea. It’s strange to see that he has decided to wear down his contract and look for a move elsewhere.

But, it’s perhaps not as surprising as it would have been were the likes of John Terry or Frank Lampard to have played this trick. After all, Ashley Cole has a past in this regard. He’s clearly not that bothered about loyalty and given his already tarnished reputation, it makes sense that he would seek to force his way out the club.

If Ashley were to leave on a free, I’m sure the club he joined would be willing to pay him more when it came to wages. Could it be possible that Ashley has played the system to ensure his final contract earns him a significant sum of cash? I’d rather not say.

Regardless of his morality (or, heck, likability) when it comes to switching clubs, there’s no doubting his ability on a football pitch. He’s the finest British left-back of this generation and remains one of the best in world football.

Sure, he’s not getting any younger, but he definitely has a couple of years left in him whilst he’s still at the top of his game.

Whilst Liverpool aren’t exactly in desperate need of another full-back (they need a striker – desperately!) Cole could be just the signing to spur them back into life. It would re-establish them as a club that big players want to join and could give them the confidence and the belief to start challenging for a top four finish.

Cole’s experience and his ability to bomb up and down the left-flank would be of advantage to any side. You feel that Liverpool, in particular would be able to profit, as they often lack penetration down the wings.

It’s for this reason, that I think Brendan Rodger’s should try and claw Cole from Chelsea’s clutch. So long as he also brings in a decent striker, Liverpool may well find themselves a club re-born.

What’s your take? Would Ashley Cole be a smart addition at Anfield?

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