Analysing the Transfer Gossip – 14th July: Part One

Rodgers also wants 24-year-old centre-back Toby Alderweireld of Ajax.

Toby Alderweireld

What’s the story? Liverpool need central defensive help, and like Eriksen, Alderweireld has only a year left on his contract.

Does it make sense? Liverpool fans shouldn’t be alarmed at bidding on a player Norwich bid on, the Canaries move was a statement of massive ambition. Alderweireld is a top quality defender. The question is, he’s a ball player, so does he fit with Agger?

Is the price right? They accepted £7m from Norwich. It’s great value.

Will it happen? 7/10 – Rodgers will like his passing style and physicality, and he comes at a good price. But he’s been available for a while now, and they haven’t done anything about it.