Red Panic Button?
Liverpool fans have been striking the Panic Button all week long amidst rumors that the new owenership is having second thoughts about lavishing manager Rafa Benitez with a transfer kitty managers across the world would dream of. The "not going to spend like drunken sailors" line was apparently interpreted as you are going to have to play with the squad you have -- even if it isn't ideal. Funny, seems it wasn't so long ago a former United States Defense Secretary was saying something eerily similar. But I digress...
As any level headed fan knows, this time of year is exciting simply for the transfer rumors that run rampant across every paper, on every website and in every interview. The fact is that Bayern Munich made two great signings (Luca Toni & Franck Ribery), Chelsea are preparing for their Carling Cup defense by bringing in free transfers (Steve Sidwell, Tal Ben Haim, Pizarro) and Manchester United have quite simply done some impressive work thus far (Owen Hargreaves, Nani, Anderson). La Liga has yet to finish out and there are at a minimum 15 players considered "major targets" by "big clubs" waiting for the final whistle to blow this weekend. Or if you are Sevilla and Getafe there will be the matter of the Copa del Rey to attend to. Sevilla's Daniel Alves being much sought after across Europe.
So, the point I'm trying to make is that Liverpool fans shouldn't get too worked up about the dream of signing Samuel Eto'o, or David Villa or Carlos Tevez may have ended. Or even that the buzz around French flyer Florent Malouda has hushed up along with Benfica captain Simao's imminent arrival. Maybe the news that Yossi Benayoun is the only player that the club seems to have launched a bid for with real intent is a bit concerning, but again, it is too early to press panic yet. Right? I mean, it could be a lot worse and for proof of that all you have to do is look at Arsenal. They look likely to lose former Gunner For Life Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas and possibly in a year's time manager Arsene Wenger. What owner is going to want to give a lame duck manager any kind of funds to player with?
Don't forget that Darren Bent rejected West Ham's flirtations today as well. He could be like Craig Bellamy except without the golf clubs and poorer finishing. Just kidding.
It's...early...right?
Diego Forlan! Diego Forlan could be outstanding. He was a goal juggernaut for Villareal last season and just because he couldn't hack it the first time around doesn't mean he won't make a triumphant return. Right?!?!
On fifth thought, Yossi Benayoun is just the player Liverpool need. Definately. Without question! A great signing if it comes through.
It's...ear...ly..rrrrrrr....
As any level headed fan knows, this time of year is exciting simply for the transfer rumors that run rampant across every paper, on every website and in every interview. The fact is that Bayern Munich made two great signings (Luca Toni & Franck Ribery), Chelsea are preparing for their Carling Cup defense by bringing in free transfers (Steve Sidwell, Tal Ben Haim, Pizarro) and Manchester United have quite simply done some impressive work thus far (Owen Hargreaves, Nani, Anderson). La Liga has yet to finish out and there are at a minimum 15 players considered "major targets" by "big clubs" waiting for the final whistle to blow this weekend. Or if you are Sevilla and Getafe there will be the matter of the Copa del Rey to attend to. Sevilla's Daniel Alves being much sought after across Europe.
So, the point I'm trying to make is that Liverpool fans shouldn't get too worked up about the dream of signing Samuel Eto'o, or David Villa or Carlos Tevez may have ended. Or even that the buzz around French flyer Florent Malouda has hushed up along with Benfica captain Simao's imminent arrival. Maybe the news that Yossi Benayoun is the only player that the club seems to have launched a bid for with real intent is a bit concerning, but again, it is too early to press panic yet. Right? I mean, it could be a lot worse and for proof of that all you have to do is look at Arsenal. They look likely to lose former Gunner For Life Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas and possibly in a year's time manager Arsene Wenger. What owner is going to want to give a lame duck manager any kind of funds to player with?
Don't forget that Darren Bent rejected West Ham's flirtations today as well. He could be like Craig Bellamy except without the golf clubs and poorer finishing. Just kidding.
It's...early...right?
Diego Forlan! Diego Forlan could be outstanding. He was a goal juggernaut for Villareal last season and just because he couldn't hack it the first time around doesn't mean he won't make a triumphant return. Right?!?!
On fifth thought, Yossi Benayoun is just the player Liverpool need. Definately. Without question! A great signing if it comes through.
It's...ear...ly..rrrrrrr....
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