Liverpool Transfer News: Signing Ryad Boudebouz Would Be Major Coup for Reds
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(Featured Columnist) on May 29, 2012
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Photo courtesy of Mirror Football
Although the biggest story with regards to Liverpool at the moment is finding a new manager to replace Kenny Dalglish, life goes on in terms of improving the squad as well. One particular move that would be of great benefit to the Reds would be the signing of Sochaux midfielder Ryad Boudebouz.
According to Mirror Football, Liverpool has taken an interest in the 22-year-old Algerian and has opened discussions with his agent.
Boudebouz was impressive in the French Ligue 1 this season, and several French squads such as Lyon, Lille and Marseille will try to hold off Liverpool's advances.
While Sochaux didn't have a particularly good season as a squad, Boudebouz shined, as he was second on the team in goals with six and second in assists as well with six. While his numbers weren't overwhelming by any stretch of the imagination, they show that he has a ton of promise.
Would Boudebouz be a good addition for Liverpool?
· Yes, he is a rising star who is only going to get better.
83.2%
· No, he won't be able to handle the transition to the EPL.
16.8%
Total votes: 754
There is no doubt that the Reds are thin in the midfield, as Charlie Adam led the team in assists this past season with six. There is an overall lack of creativity at that position and it is a big reason why Liverpool was only able to finish eighth in the EPL and is currently in no man's land in terms of being a contender or pretender.
Boudebouz would obviously have to adjust a bit to Premier League play, but he has a skill set that the Liverpool faithful will love.
The French Ligue 1 has a lot of talent and he is considered one of the top rising talents in the league, so as long as his projected development continues in an upward trend, he will ultimately be a major asset for the Reds.
This wouldn't simply be a long-term investment, though, as he would probably see quite a bit of playing time right away. Liverpool needs help in the midfield desperately and will be looking for a quick fix, so Boudebouz is going to have to be a guy who contributes immediately and gets better the more he plays.
In one respect, Liverpool has the advantage over the French teams vying for Boudebouz's services, since the Reds play in the world's top league, but the absence of a manager may hurt their chances at the same time.
Even without a boss in place, the Reds have to push forward, but there is reason to wonder whether Boudebouz may view Liverpool as too volatile of a situation.
Bringing in such an immense talent despite so much turmoil would be huge for the Reds' confidence as an organization as well as the confidence of their fans. Whatever the case, Boudebouz has a great opportunity to become an integral player on one of the world's most famous squads, so the Reds may present him with something he can't pass up.
If Liverpool is going to get back to the upper tier of the EPL along with squads like Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal, then an infusion of talent is needed.
The Reds can't necessarily sign every mega star on the market, but Boudebouz is a player with a lot of promise who can one day become a star if all goes well.
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