Fabio
Borini became the first player to be signed by Brendan Rodgers at Anfield when
he moved from Roma for a fee of about £8 million. Brendan is obviously a fan of this striker as he had
worked with him in the Chelsea Youth set-up as well at Swansea in the 2010-11
season, where he was on loan. During his time with the Swans, Borini scored 6
times in 9 matches and his return to Italy probably had something to do with
complicated ownership issues between Roma and Parma. Although selected for Euro
2012, he was an innocent bystander in Italy’s successful run to the final.
Some questionable
methodology was involved in the next purchase when Joe Allen moved from Swansea
(that club again). Despite having promised not to raid his former club off its
assets, some sort of clause was triggered that enabled this move with a minimal
of bad blood between the interested parties. This had probably something to do
with the princely sum of £15 million, adequate enough to soothe most ailments.
So Liverpool have now replaced one Welsh international with another, albeit a
midfielder this time.
Third on the list is
someone from Africa, Morocco to be precise, with the exotic name of Oussama
Assaidi, Internet troll-fodder for those so inclined. It was reported that
Liverpool had beaten of Ajax and Fulham for this lad’s signature, though with
what exactly not being elaborated. We assume it was the smell of £2.4 million, £100
thousand for each year of his life, enticing this move form Heerenveen. It is
claimed that he can play on both wings but is not deemed to be a first team
fixture right from the outset. Ala Craig Bellamy, perhaps.
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