Posted 23 August 2008 - 05:48 AM
Did Alonso play for Liverpool in the Champions League qualifiers so far. If not, then he would seem to be a perfect addition for Arsenal with his age and experience to replace Gilberto. I don't understand why Benitez seems so intent on getting rid of him?? All he does is do his job without fuss, play hard and pass the ball accurately. I hate players like that!!! Instead, I want some young player that is super fit and strong and couldn't hit a barn door with a banjo (see Sissoko before and Plessis now from what i saw last week). I really like Gareth Barry too, but i don't see why you would get him at the expense of Alonso, except for his left foot. He is a fine left back, or defensive midfielder, but it still won't really give Liverpool a lot of attacking width on the left which seems to be the intent.
Also, I see that Sunderland have been crazy active again, signing Djibril Cisse on loan for the season, getting David Healy for something?, and looks set to sign Anton Ferdinand for 8million. None are particularly earth shattering signings if you support a big club, but they're definite improvement when you consider their squad from last season. At this rate, Sunderland should be a model mid table side, considering that they managed to survive with the very embodiment of mediocrity last year.
Cisse has pace and power, and is used to the premiership.
Healy hasn't done well in the premiership, and yet has scored regularly at international level so there is still hope.
Ferdinand is a bit of a wild card. I've seen him look superb and awful in quick succession. But he has got some pace, and size and can play across the back line. I think the change of club and a firm manager like Keane will do him good if it happens.
Roll on the transfer deadline. I want to see what big transfers are going to happen elsewhere. There's still too much caginess.
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