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Ha, not at the £30 million Tottenham paid for him.
I'll like to think I've got more hits than misses.
Vietto. I'd have thought his name would've been mentioned by now. 😉
For someone who totally bastardizes Yevhen Konoplyanka's name, you have a lot of cheek to pick on Lord Binny over a little inaccuracy in his choices. 😉
Heh, I feel for you man. It's like you put in the time and what do you get back? Nada!
Liga: 10 bargain signings Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal should chase this summer
Players such as Xabi Alonso have been poached from Spain and become huge successes in the Premier League. Who will follow in Alonso's illustrious footsteps this summer?
The season is rapidly reaching its conclusion and the boards of England's biggest clubs are preparing their strategy for the impending summer transfer window. With Chelsea looking set to claim the title, the deal-makers at Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool will already be plotting how to close the gap on Mourinho's all-star squad next season.
To help England's assorted chairmen, scouts and directors of football make their decisions, IBTimes UK has compiled a list of the 10 biggest bargains in La Liga. Some are household names, others less so, but they all share enormous potential and would be perfectly suited to the Premier League.
Here is our top 10, in no particular order...
Pedro has won everything there is to win with Barcelona and Spain.
Pedro Rodríguez: Just three words are needed to sum his career up: "Speed and goals". The 27-year-old from the Canary Islands has been a key part of the success enjoyed by Barcelona and the Spanish national team over recent seasons. However he has had little playing time since the arrival of Luis Suárez and Neymar at Camp Nou, and he will leave the club next summer.
The Premier League would be his best option, as he generally produces his best form in matches full of rhythm in space. Barcelona will not ask for more than £11m, and taking into account his age, he can be one of the bargains of the summer.
Would suit: Manchester United, Liverpool
Lucas Vázquez: Espanyol are looking for Europa League qualification after several years struggling at the bottom of the table and Lucas Vázquez, an old-fashioned winger, is responsible for this turnaround. The youngster, on loan from Real Madrid, is an electric player, capable of dribbling at a defender and going past him. He does everything fast and right.
The Catalans can keep him at the club for just £1.4 million. If they do not pay that sum of money, however, Vázquez is going to have more suitors than George Clooney at a speed-dating night. He is a candidate to be next summer's bargain of the year.
Would suit: Liverpool, Tottenham
Navas has been frozen out at Real Madrid.Getty Images
Keylor Navas: The Costa Rican was the best goalkeeper in the last World Cup, alongside Manuel Neuer. Real Madrid recruited him for £7 million but, he has not been able to prove his ability, even though Iker Casillas's mistakes are the talk of the town.
Navas has played very ocasionally, and the comments in the Madrid press that a new goalkeeper will be signed in the coming window, and Iker Casillas's confirmation that he will stay at the Bernabeu, suggest the reserve goalkeeper's days are already numbered. Real Madrid will need the money, and £4 million should be enough to land Navas.
You simply can't find more for less money. Navas is a rough diamond, but he controls all aspects of the game, and his reflexes are out of this world. He is 29 years old, still young for a goalkeeper.
Would suit: Liverpool, Arsenal
Michael Krohn Dehli: Celta Vigo's midfielder would be in anybody's squad of the season, and could well earn him a move this summer. Technically gifted, he can play in any midfield position and, although he is 32, his physical condition is unbelievable. Morten Olsen, his manager at Denmark National Team, recently suggested that "Krohn Dehli can play until he is 37".
The player's contract expires next June and his agent has confirmed he will leave the club, so his next employer won't have to fork out a penny. The bargain has piqued the of Sevilla's sporting director Monchi, considered the "King Midas" of Spanish Football. However, according to La Voz de Galicia, the player has an important offer coming from Newcastle.
Would suit: Newcastle, Everton
Villarreal striker Luciano Vietto would be ideal for United.(Getty)
Luciano Vietto: Villarreal are emulating Monchi, Sevilla's sporting director, and during recent seasons they have unearthed a number of real bargains in the transfer market. Gabriel Paulista, sold to Arsenal at the beginning of January, it is not the only case.
At the start of the season, the "Yellow Submarine" signed Luciano Vietto, a 20-year-old Argentinian who has scored 20 goals since September, eight of them in the Europa League. He is fast and can score from any angle. His buy-clause is valued at £20m but as happened with Gabriel Paulista, the interest of a top European club would lower his price. He will progress during the next few seasons, and would certainly be worth a look for Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal as he seeks to rebuild his forward line.
Would suit: Manchester United
Nordin Amrabat: Malaga's footballer, born in Holland and of Moroccan origin, is a stunning forward, pure talent and imagination. He is fast, technically gifted, strong, he loves physical battles with defenders and, above everything else, he is a goal poacher.
He plays in La Liga on loan - his rights belong to Galatasaray - but Málaga can buy him for just £2.5 million. This sounds like the bargain of the Summer; however "los andaluces" are in serious financial difficulties, and Vicente Casado, the club's general director, has remarked this week that "there is no money right now". If they do not manage to keep Amrabat with them, lots of clubs will try to sign him. Aged 28, he is at the peak of his career.
Would suit: Everton
Samu Castillejo: This 20-year-old Málaga midfielder is one of the best left-footed players of La Liga. He has pace, a weapon used to beat defenders regularly, he assists and scores, and his age leaves enormous potential for further improvement.
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Would suit: Liverpool, Manchester City
Gerónimo Rulli: Real Sociedad's goalkeeper is the main reason David Moyes's new club have avoided relegation some weeks before the season's end. Aged 22, he has recently been called up by the Argentina national team. He is reliable in aerial duels, he has good reflexes, he's a natural leader and he is a free agent by the end of the season.
The player declined an offer from Juventus because he knew he would have played a secondary role with the Old Lady. However, his rights belong to an investment fund, and its representatives want a transfer to make money.
The player wants to stay in San Sebastian, but the club are nervous. If Real Sociedad do not manage to extend the one-year loan deal, many teams will try to entice him. The player's value in the market should be around £2.5-3 million, and he'd be an excellent long-term prospect for any club.
Would suit: Newcastle, Crystal Palace
Illarramendi is not the first player to wilt under the pressure of Real Madrid, but few have been more talented.(Reuters)
Asier Illarramendi: The most obvious example of a superb player whose game has wilted under the pressure of the Santiago Bernabeu. His physical condition is astonishing, his technical abilities are ethereal, he has a GPS system in his brain and he always chooses the right option.
The Basque press recently claimed that the 25-year-old has received offers coming from Arsenal and Liverpool. If predictions are accurate, he has all the skills needed to succeed in UK. Real Madrid want to transfer him and they will accept bids of £15 million, which equates to an incredible bargain.
Would suit: Arsenal, Liverpool
Joao Miranda. The Brazilian is a solid central defender, whose performances led him to play for his National Team and to be part of the squad that won the Confederations Cup in 2013. Besides that, he has played regularly in Atlético during the last seasons. But the breakthrough of 20-year-old Jose Gimenez has forced Miranda out of the lineup.
Atlético are already starting to look for defensive reinforcements, as Miranda is certain to leave according to the Spanish media. Apart from Chelsea, all the Premier League's big boys have struggled in defence this season, so expect multiple bids for the player.
Would suit: Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool
Oier Fano Dadebat is a Spanish journalist who divides his time between San Sebastian and London. You can find out more about him on Twitter @oierfano.
By Oier Fano Dadebat
April 27, 2015 12:57 BST- 9
The season is rapidly reaching its conclusion and the boards of England's biggest clubs are preparing their strategy for the impending summer transfer window. With Chelsea looking set to claim the title, the deal-makers at Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool will already be plotting how to close the gap on Mourinho's all-star squad next season.
To help England's assorted chairmen, scouts and directors of football make their decisions, IBTimes UK has compiled a list of the 10 biggest bargains in La Liga. Some are household names, others less so, but they all share enormous potential and would be perfectly suited to the Premier League.
Here is our top 10, in no particular order...
Pedro Rodríguez: Just three words are needed to sum his career up: "Speed and goals". The 27-year-old from the Canary Islands has been a key part of the success enjoyed by Barcelona and the Spanish national team over recent seasons. However he has had little playing time since the arrival of Luis Suárez and Neymar at Camp Nou, and he will leave the club next summer.
The Premier League would be his best option, as he generally produces his best form in matches full of rhythm in space. Barcelona will not ask for more than £11m, and taking into account his age, he can be one of the bargains of the summer.
Would suit: Manchester United, Liverpool
Lucas Vázquez: Espanyol are looking for Europa League qualification after several years struggling at the bottom of the table and Lucas Vázquez, an old-fashioned winger, is responsible for this turnaround. The youngster, on loan from Real Madrid, is an electric player, capable of dribbling at a defender and going past him. He does everything fast and right.
The Catalans can keep him at the club for just £1.4 million. If they do not pay that sum of money, however, Vázquez is going to have more suitors than George Clooney at a speed-dating night. He is a candidate to be next summer's bargain of the year.
Would suit: Liverpool, Tottenham
Keylor Navas: The Costa Rican was the best goalkeeper in the last World Cup, alongside Manuel Neuer. Real Madrid recruited him for £7 million but, he has not been able to prove his ability, even though Iker Casillas's mistakes are the talk of the town.
Navas has played very ocasionally, and the comments in the Madrid press that a new goalkeeper will be signed in the coming window, and Iker Casillas's confirmation that he will stay at the Bernabeu, suggest the reserve goalkeeper's days are already numbered. Real Madrid will need the money, and £4 million should be enough to land Navas.
You simply can't find more for less money. Navas is a rough diamond, but he controls all aspects of the game, and his reflexes are out of this world. He is 29 years old, still young for a goalkeeper.
Would suit: Liverpool, Arsenal
Michael Krohn Dehli: Celta Vigo's midfielder would be in anybody's squad of the season, and could well earn him a move this summer. Technically gifted, he can play in any midfield position and, although he is 32, his physical condition is unbelievable. Morten Olsen, his manager at Denmark National Team, recently suggested that "Krohn Dehli can play until he is 37".
The player's contract expires next June and his agent has confirmed he will leave the club, so his next employer won't have to fork out a penny. The bargain has piqued the of Sevilla's sporting director Monchi, considered the "King Midas" of Spanish Football. However, according to La Voz de Galicia, the player has an important offer coming from Newcastle.
Would suit: Newcastle, Everton
Luciano Vietto: Villarreal are emulating Monchi, Sevilla's sporting director, and during recent seasons they have unearthed a number of real bargains in the transfer market. Gabriel Paulista, sold to Arsenal at the beginning of January, it is not the only case.
At the start of the season, the "Yellow Submarine" signed Luciano Vietto, a 20-year-old Argentinian who has scored 20 goals since September, eight of them in the Europa League. He is fast and can score from any angle. His buy-clause is valued at £20m but as happened with Gabriel Paulista, the interest of a top European club would lower his price. He will progress during the next few seasons, and would certainly be worth a look for Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal as he seeks to rebuild his forward line.
Would suit: Manchester United
Nordin Amrabat: Malaga's footballer, born in Holland and of Moroccan origin, is a stunning forward, pure talent and imagination. He is fast, technically gifted, strong, he loves physical battles with defenders and, above everything else, he is a goal poacher.
He plays in La Liga on loan - his rights belong to Galatasaray - but Málaga can buy him for just £2.5 million. This sounds like the bargain of the Summer; however "los andaluces" are in serious financial difficulties, and Vicente Casado, the club's general director, has remarked this week that "there is no money right now". If they do not manage to keep Amrabat with them, lots of clubs will try to sign him. Aged 28, he is at the peak of his career.
Would suit: Everton
Samu Castillejo: This 20-year-old Málaga midfielder is one of the best left-footed players of La Liga. He has pace, a weapon used to beat defenders regularly, he assists and scores, and his age leaves enormous potential for further improvement.
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Would suit: Liverpool, Manchester City
Gerónimo Rulli: Real Sociedad's goalkeeper is the main reason David Moyes's new club have avoided relegation some weeks before the season's end. Aged 22, he has recently been called up by the Argentina national team. He is reliable in aerial duels, he has good reflexes, he's a natural leader and he is a free agent by the end of the season.
The player declined an offer from Juventus because he knew he would have played a secondary role with the Old Lady. However, his rights belong to an investment fund, and its representatives want a transfer to make money.
The player wants to stay in San Sebastian, but the club are nervous. If Real Sociedad do not manage to extend the one-year loan deal, many teams will try to entice him. The player's value in the market should be around £2.5-3 million, and he'd be an excellent long-term prospect for any club.
Would suit: Newcastle, Crystal Palace
Asier Illarramendi: The most obvious example of a superb player whose game has wilted under the pressure of the Santiago Bernabeu. His physical condition is astonishing, his technical abilities are ethereal, he has a GPS system in his brain and he always chooses the right option.
The Basque press recently claimed that the 25-year-old has received offers coming from Arsenal and Liverpool. If predictions are accurate, he has all the skills needed to succeed in UK. Real Madrid want to transfer him and they will accept bids of £15 million, which equates to an incredible bargain.
Would suit: Arsenal, Liverpool
Joao Miranda. The Brazilian is a solid central defender, whose performances led him to play for his National Team and to be part of the squad that won the Confederations Cup in 2013. Besides that, he has played regularly in Atlético during the last seasons. But the breakthrough of 20-year-old Jose Gimenez has forced Miranda out of the lineup.
Atlético are already starting to look for defensive reinforcements, as Miranda is certain to leave according to the Spanish media. Apart from Chelsea, all the Premier League's big boys have struggled in defence this season, so expect multiple bids for the player.
Would suit: Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool
Oier Fano Dadebat is a Spanish journalist who divides his time between San Sebastian and London. You can find out more about him on Twitter @oierfano.
I hope not. He'd be a massive improvement on Herrera, provided he stays fit - I mean, not injured, since he's always been and will be a tubby.
EXCLUSIVE: Liverpool to swoop for Leeds starlet Sam Byram
LIVERPOOL are closing in on a £8m deal to sign Leeds starlet Sam Byram.
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By Jeremy Cross, Chief Sports Writer / Published 7th April 2015
The England under-20 wing back has emerged as one of the hottest prospects outside the top flight this season.
Leeds rejected a £4.5m bid from Southampton for him last summer but boss Ronald Koeman remains interested along with Sunderland.
The Black Cats have spent the last eight months keeping tabs on Byram along with the Reds.
Brendan Rodgers has sent scouts to watch him in action more than six times, while the Reds boss also ran the rule over Byram himself last month.
Starsport understands the Premier League giants are now in pole position to lure Byram to Anfield in the summer.
The 20-year-old made his Leeds debut in 2012 and has gone on to make more than 100 league appearances for the Championship outfit.
In May 2013 he was called into the England under-20 squad for the FIFA under-20 World Cup in Turkey but was forced to withdraw due to a hip problem.
Byram has been likened to Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale when it comes to his style of play.
STARLET: Sam Byram is wanted by Liverpool [GETTY]
He is convinced Byram can be moulded into one of the best wing backs in the top flight and would suit his side's attacking formation.
Suspended Leeds president Massimo Cellino values Byram in the £10m bracket.
But it is understood the controversial Italian is willing to reach a compromise with Reds bosses in order to strike a deal.
Meanwhile Rodgers has warned Dejan Loveren he faces a fight to win his place back.
The 25-year-old Croatia defender could get a chance to prove his worth against Blackburn in the Reds' FA Cup quarter-final replay tomorrow.
But Kop boss Rodgers had highlighted the attributes that made him name veteran Kolo Toure in the 4-1 hammering by Arsenal on Saturday with Martin Skrtel suspended and Lovren on the bench.
Rodgers said: "The thing with Kolo is he gives me everything every single day so I know what I was going to get with him.
"Dejan was someone who was obviously out over the international break, now he is fighting well and looking strong.
"He will be in contention for the Cup game."
Rodgers' side have lost back-to-back Premier League games against top-four rivals Manchester United and Arsenal to effectively kill off their hopes of Champions League qualification.
But the Irishman is not planning to rip up his formation again.
Rodgers switched to a 3-4-3 style earlier in the campaign when their season threatened to go down the pan.
It sparked a 13-game unbeaten run in the league, but he has no intention to overhaul it again.
He said: "It's finding what suits the players. We have obviously got a number of players out now and when we changed the system it suited them.
"We are always looking to find a way.
"Our possession just hasn't been good enough, that has been the key to it.
"I don't think it was anything to do with the system, whatever system we were playing, we just didn't pass the ball quick enough in recent games."
LIVERPOOL are closing in on a £8m deal to sign Leeds starlet Sam Byram.
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By Jeremy Cross, Chief Sports Writer / Published 7th April 2015
The England under-20 wing back has emerged as one of the hottest prospects outside the top flight this season.
Leeds rejected a £4.5m bid from Southampton for him last summer but boss Ronald Koeman remains interested along with Sunderland.
The Black Cats have spent the last eight months keeping tabs on Byram along with the Reds.
Brendan Rodgers has sent scouts to watch him in action more than six times, while the Reds boss also ran the rule over Byram himself last month.
Starsport understands the Premier League giants are now in pole position to lure Byram to Anfield in the summer.
The 20-year-old made his Leeds debut in 2012 and has gone on to make more than 100 league appearances for the Championship outfit.
In May 2013 he was called into the England under-20 squad for the FIFA under-20 World Cup in Turkey but was forced to withdraw due to a hip problem.
Byram has been likened to Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale when it comes to his style of play.
STARLET: Sam Byram is wanted by Liverpool [GETTY]
“Our possession just hasn't been good enough, that has been the key to it”
Brendan Rodgers
His running power from full back and ability to be creative as a wing back has alerted Rodgers, who is desperate to strengthen his defence in the close season.Brendan Rodgers
He is convinced Byram can be moulded into one of the best wing backs in the top flight and would suit his side's attacking formation.
Suspended Leeds president Massimo Cellino values Byram in the £10m bracket.
But it is understood the controversial Italian is willing to reach a compromise with Reds bosses in order to strike a deal.
Meanwhile Rodgers has warned Dejan Loveren he faces a fight to win his place back.
The 25-year-old Croatia defender could get a chance to prove his worth against Blackburn in the Reds' FA Cup quarter-final replay tomorrow.
But Kop boss Rodgers had highlighted the attributes that made him name veteran Kolo Toure in the 4-1 hammering by Arsenal on Saturday with Martin Skrtel suspended and Lovren on the bench.
Rodgers said: "The thing with Kolo is he gives me everything every single day so I know what I was going to get with him.
"Dejan was someone who was obviously out over the international break, now he is fighting well and looking strong.
"He will be in contention for the Cup game."
Rodgers' side have lost back-to-back Premier League games against top-four rivals Manchester United and Arsenal to effectively kill off their hopes of Champions League qualification.
But the Irishman is not planning to rip up his formation again.
Rodgers switched to a 3-4-3 style earlier in the campaign when their season threatened to go down the pan.
It sparked a 13-game unbeaten run in the league, but he has no intention to overhaul it again.
He said: "It's finding what suits the players. We have obviously got a number of players out now and when we changed the system it suited them.
"We are always looking to find a way.
"Our possession just hasn't been good enough, that has been the key to it.
"I don't think it was anything to do with the system, whatever system we were playing, we just didn't pass the ball quick enough in recent games."
The SIX strikers Brendan Rodgers could sign for Liverpool this summer
LIVERPOOL'S latest toothless performance in last night's 1-0 defeat to Hull has brought the focus firmly onto which strikers Brendan Rodgers can recruit this summer to bolster his goal-shy squad.
By OLIVER BARNET
PUBLISHED: 07:51, Wed, Apr 29, 2015 | UPDATED: 08:19, Wed, Apr 29, 2015
He will hope Daniel Sturridge can finally make a lasting recovery from his injury problems, but Liverpool desperately need reinforcements.
Here Express Sport looks at his possible options:
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Brendan Rodgers is eyeing attacking reinforcements at Liverpool
Christian Benteke
The Aston Villa striker showcased his prowess with a goal in the FA Cup semi-final win that plunged Liverpool's season into turmoil.
Brendan Rodgers showed interest in the Belgium forward last summer when thwarted by Arsenal in the pursuit of Alexis Sanchez and when a move for Loic Remy collapsed on medical grounds. Yet Liverpool ultimately harboured concerns over his recovery from an Achilles injury.
Rodgers could now revisit the situation, but the prospect of Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner finally selling the club this summer would not help the chase. The last thing new owners would want to do was sell their £30million-rated prize asset.
Memphis Depay
Liverpool have held talks with the PSV Eindhoven youngster as well as Paris Saint-Germain while Manchester United remain in the background considering whether they will move.
Depay is Dutch football's latest whizzkid and his goals have been instrumental in PSV winning their first title in seven years. They are seeking around £25m for the player and are resigned to losing him.
He is not an out-and-out striker though, and it would be placing an unfair burden on the 21-year-old to expect him to transform the team.
Danny Ings
Liverpool remain favourites to land Ings with a transfer tribunal set to decide the fee Burnley will receive this summer when his contract expires.
The England U21 international's goals have dried up of late and though Ings has said he doesn't want to "disappear" next season the likelihood is he would only be back up at Anfield.
Charlie Austin
The Kop will get a close look at Austin on Saturday when QPR arrive at Anfield. Austin's 17 Premier League goals have given the Londoners the chance to beat the drop, but he would not come under the "marquee signing" category Rodgers spoke about after the Hull defeat.
Stevan Jovetic
Another player Liverpool looked at before his £22m move from Fiorentina to Manchester City in July 2013. Jovetic is surplus to requirements at The Etihad having been left out of Manuel Pellegrini's Champions League and Inter Milan are keen to take him on loan.
City would favour a permanent deal, but the Montenegro international's injury record would hardly endear him to Rodgers.
Jese
The Real Madrid youngster has returned from a long term injury and whether he will be given the chance to establish himself among the Galaticos at the Bernabeu remains to be seen.
Interestingly, Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has been linked with the 22-year-old who is rated at around £15m.
LIVERPOOL'S latest toothless performance in last night's 1-0 defeat to Hull has brought the focus firmly onto which strikers Brendan Rodgers can recruit this summer to bolster his goal-shy squad.
By OLIVER BARNET
PUBLISHED: 07:51, Wed, Apr 29, 2015 | UPDATED: 08:19, Wed, Apr 29, 2015
He will hope Daniel Sturridge can finally make a lasting recovery from his injury problems, but Liverpool desperately need reinforcements.
Here Express Sport looks at his possible options:
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Brendan Rodgers is eyeing attacking reinforcements at Liverpool
Christian Benteke
The Aston Villa striker showcased his prowess with a goal in the FA Cup semi-final win that plunged Liverpool's season into turmoil.
Brendan Rodgers showed interest in the Belgium forward last summer when thwarted by Arsenal in the pursuit of Alexis Sanchez and when a move for Loic Remy collapsed on medical grounds. Yet Liverpool ultimately harboured concerns over his recovery from an Achilles injury.
Rodgers could now revisit the situation, but the prospect of Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner finally selling the club this summer would not help the chase. The last thing new owners would want to do was sell their £30million-rated prize asset.
Memphis Depay
Liverpool have held talks with the PSV Eindhoven youngster as well as Paris Saint-Germain while Manchester United remain in the background considering whether they will move.
Depay is Dutch football's latest whizzkid and his goals have been instrumental in PSV winning their first title in seven years. They are seeking around £25m for the player and are resigned to losing him.
He is not an out-and-out striker though, and it would be placing an unfair burden on the 21-year-old to expect him to transform the team.
Danny Ings
Liverpool remain favourites to land Ings with a transfer tribunal set to decide the fee Burnley will receive this summer when his contract expires.
The England U21 international's goals have dried up of late and though Ings has said he doesn't want to "disappear" next season the likelihood is he would only be back up at Anfield.
Charlie Austin
The Kop will get a close look at Austin on Saturday when QPR arrive at Anfield. Austin's 17 Premier League goals have given the Londoners the chance to beat the drop, but he would not come under the "marquee signing" category Rodgers spoke about after the Hull defeat.
Stevan Jovetic
Another player Liverpool looked at before his £22m move from Fiorentina to Manchester City in July 2013. Jovetic is surplus to requirements at The Etihad having been left out of Manuel Pellegrini's Champions League and Inter Milan are keen to take him on loan.
City would favour a permanent deal, but the Montenegro international's injury record would hardly endear him to Rodgers.
Jese
The Real Madrid youngster has returned from a long term injury and whether he will be given the chance to establish himself among the Galaticos at the Bernabeu remains to be seen.
Interestingly, Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has been linked with the 22-year-old who is rated at around £15m.
We'll sell a load of shit and buy a load of shit probably. Another year of rebuilding awaits. Cant wait!
He was out for 14 months with a back injury, so that's obviously a concern. But he's played 28 games since October 2014 which suggests the worst of his injury problems are over, though his form hasn't returned. Still, given we're not realistically in contention for the Pogbas of this world, I think we'd have to look closely at players who've fallen out of the limelight due to injury, like Gundogan, or younger teammates, like Arbeloa.
Yeah, I know he's been back for a while now. It just seems the hype surrounding him is still from 2 years ago.
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