Liverpool Transfer Rumors: Reds Must Steal Sigurdsson from Spurs
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(Featured Columnist) on June 25, 2012
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Promising midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson, on loan with Swansea City, would follow former manager Brendan Rodgers to Anfield in a perfectly predictable world.
But this is not a perfectly predictable world, and there are now reports that the 22-year-old may reject Liverpool's £8 million offer for Spurs.
Spurs has reportedly offered a better deal to Sigurdsson, and he's "seriously considering it," according to the Daily Mail. All of a sudden, the man who was supposed to strengthen Liverpool's midfield may never arrive to the club.
Sigurdsson, with his shooting, passing ability, speed and creativity, would be a nice addition to Liverpool, especially because they may end up with the disappointing Alberto Aquilani if they don't acquire the Iceland international.
With Sigurdsson, you have more potential at this point. After all, Aquilani had a mere one goal in 23 caps for AC Milan last season.
In that sense, Liverpool has to go after Sigurdsson, and they have to make a point to let him know they mean business in the offseason.
The Reds finished eighth in the Premier League in 2011-2012, with just 14 wins in 38 matches. It's no wonder why Sigurdsson's having second thoughts, especially with Spurs apparently offering him a better deal.
Will Liverpool land Sigurdsson?
· Yes
78.4%
· No
21.6%
Total votes: 874
Liverpool must do what Arsenal is doing with Robin van Persie.
The Gunners are doing everything in their power to make Emirates a tempting place to stay for Van Persie. They have already signed Germany's Lukas Podolski and appear to be on the verge of signing Montpellier striker Olivier Giroud. On top of that, there's even a chance they add France international Yann M'Vila.
Now, it must be said that Arsenal has more leverage this offseason as a top-four club in 2011-2012. But that doesn't mean Liverpool can't make enough moves to tempt a player like Sigurdsson, or simply show enough desire to finish in the top four.
It's all about what you show in the offseason, not what you say. Liverpool must show Sigurdsson that it is gunning for lofty heights.
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