Will we seek some more cost-effective methods of signing new players this summer…?
The Reds are unlikely to have much to spend this summer as Brendan Rodgers looks to strengthen his squad, with the boss having already spend over £100m on reinforcements at the start of this campaign.
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As a result, we could be looking to pick up some bargain buys to help boost our top four prospects. This includes checking out the players that will be out of contract at the end of the season and available on a free transfer.
In the list below, we’ve picked out ten of the names likely to be available – according to transermarkt – and analysed where they could potentially fit in within our squad.
Who here, if anyone, takes your fancy?
10) Ron Vlaar (Aston Villa)
The Dutch defender has struggled this season, with his role in Villa’s survival bid greatly restricted due to injury. If he can get himself right over the summer, his performance at last year’s World Cup suggests he has plenty to offer.
9) Luiz Adriano (Shakhtar Donetsk)
The scorer of nine goals in seven European games this season, as well as the man who’s netted a minimum of 15 goals for each of the last six seasons. The 27-year-old Brazilian could be a big coup if he adapts to England.
8) Neto (Fiorentina)
Simon Mignolet’s revival as reduced our need for a new goalkeeper. However, most Reds fans wouldn’t disapprove of some quality back-up and the Brazilian would certainly fit the bill if he was willing to come.
7) Danny Ings (Burnley)
The 22-year-old has looked decent in the Premier League so far this season, scoring nine goals for the Clarets to aid their survival bid. The England Under-21 international isn’t the big name we’re hoping for but could be a useful rotation option.
6) Andre-Pierre Gignac (Marseille)
The French international has scored 18 goals in all competitions this season. While at 29 he won’t be a long-term solution to our need for a new striker, but he could be a useful short-term option while we look at other targets.
5) Dani Alves (Barcelona)
Glen Johnson and Jon Flanagan are both out of contract and Liverpool could find themselves in need of a new right-back. We could make a big statement by beating several other clubs to this Brazilian veteran.
4) Nigel de Jong (AC Milan)
The former Manchester City man has endured a disappointing season with Milan but was another who impressed at the last World Cup. A powerful holding midfielder who could help sure us up at the back.
3) Yevhen Konoplyanka (Dnipro)
Our current squad is crying out for some natural width. After missing out on the Ukrainian international last year it will be interesting to see whether we make a renewed approach for his services come the summer.
2) Sami Khedira (Real Madrid)
The World Cup winning midfielder has fallen down the pecking order in the Spanish capital but is still a quality player. He’s had his problems with injuries but if we can get him right he could prove an astute signing.
1) James Milner (Manchester City)
The energetic and hard-working England international would help soften the blow of losing Steven Gerrard. His versatility would no doubt be welcomed by Brendan Rodgers as he experiments with is favourite formation.
