Liverpool Linked With Yet Another Southampton Star - How The Reds Could Continue Their Recruitment Of Saints Players

Not for quite some time has one side been targeted so much during a transfer window.  This summer has seen Southampton lose their manager and several of their key players, with most of them interestingly all heading to the same club.  Rickie Lambert, Adam Lallana and now Dejan Lovren have joined Liverpool, whilst Calum Chambers, touted as a star of the future, has moved to Arsenal.  French midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin has attracted the interest of several sides, but the latest name to be linked with a transfer is that of arguably the most important player they have left.

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Rodgers Happy With The Price Paid For Lallana - Why The Midfielder Will Be Under Pressure Next Season

Mocked by many of Liverpool’s rivals, the price tag for Adam Lallana is reported to be just short of £24 million.  According to the Daily Mail, Brendan Rodgers has been quick to defend his purchase, claiming that the player is good investment for the club.

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Dejan Lovren Set To Seal Liverpool Switch - Why This Could Spell The End Of Daniel Agger's Anfield Career

When Dejan Lovren stated recently that his head was already at Anfield, many people deemed a move to Liverpool to be an inevitability.  According to the Liverpool Echo, said transfer is edging closer as the Reds continue to discuss a deal for the centre-back with Southampton.  Once those negotiations are completed, however, Brendan Rodgers must address issues regarding one of his current defenders.

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Gunners Consider Arteta Replacement - Why Real Madrid Star Could Do Well At Arsenal

In the world of football today, it is not uncommon to see players ply their trade in a number of different positions. Additional positions have been created, such as a defensive midfielder, secondary striker and so on. As all of these require a multitude of different strengths, those that have played in them will acquire skills to play in other positions. For example, a box-to-box midfielder may be able to play as a full-back because they have been taught how to attack and defend.

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Adam Lallana Not Guaranteed To Start For Liverpool - Why The Midfielder Must Fight For His Place At Anfield

Adam Lallana was a key player for Southampton last season, continuing the resurgence of the south coast club after they returned from the third tier of English football back to the Premier League. At Liverpool, however, the 26-year-old can expect to fight for his place with several young stars.

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Lucas Linked With Reds Exit - Why The Brazilian Midfielder Could Be Sold

It is now seven years since Lucas Leiva left his home country of Brazil to join Liverpool.  Despite seeming to have been around forever, the midfielder is still only 27 years of age and has plenty more of his career to see out.  According to the Express, though, the Brazilian may not be doing that at Anfield.

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Liverpool Centre-Back Targeted By Galatasaray - Why Brendan Rodgers Must Handle The Defender's Future Carefully

As Dejan Lovren tells Southampton is head is already at Anfield, one Liverpool defender could be on his way out of the club.  The Mirror are reporting that Galatasaray are prepared to offer Martin Skrtel a big-money contract in order to lure the centre-back to the Super Lig.

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Hernandez Turns Down Saints Move - Why The Mexico Striker Could Be A Wanted Man

With several of stars on their way out of St Mary’s, the last thing Southampton fans will want to hear is that players do not wish to join the club.  According reports in the Mirror, that is true of one Manchester United striker.

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Liverpool Linked With Move For Dejan Lovren - Why Brendan Rodgers Is Right To Target The Defender

The dust has hardly settled on Liverpool’s closest title bid in a long time but, Brendan Rodgers will be aware that he must build upon the success he has already achieved at Anfield. Without taking into account the recent World Cup controversy surrounding Luis Suarez and the proposed transfer to Barcelona, there are changes that need to be made on Merseyside.

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Gunners Eye Schneiderlin - Why The Saints Man Is Exactly What Arsenal Need

To be a successful defensive midfielder you need a number of key attributes. Many think that it is easy playing in the position, but it is actually one of the hardest to master. It is a position that doesn't require you to run a marathon every time you step foot on to a pitch, but you need a little bit of everything to be successful. It is not a position that just any midfielder can play in either. This is especially true for players who are used to attacking; it can create problems if they are told to defend more.

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United Spoilt For Choice At Left-Back - Why The Signing Of Luke Shaw Could Signal The End For Patrice Evra

After superb performances at left-back for Southampton, 18-year-old Luke Shaw was signed by Manchester United in June following England’s World Cup exit. Although very young, he has Premier League experience with the Saints and has already played at a World Cup, so everyone knows what he can do. Does this spell the end for Patrice Evra at Manchester United?

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Liverpool Eye Another Saints Star - Why Southampton Would Be Losing A Key Player

With Liverpool having already completing the signing of two of Southampton’s star players, the Times are reporting that the Reds could now be set to go for a third.  Midfielder Adam Lallana and striker Rickie Lambert recently arrived at Anfield, with defender Dejan Lovren now the latest to be linked with a move to Merseyside.

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Schneiderlin Linked With Arsenal - Why The Saints Star Is Not The Midfielder The Gunners Need

Arsenal are expected to strengthen this summer after their promising title challenge last season ran out of steam when it mattered. An area that has perhaps been overlooked amongst the talks of strikers and wingers is the centre midfield. Presently the Gunners rely on Mikel Arteta as their only real holding midfielder of any quality, but questions remain regarding his ability to play that position. Arteta has a very impressive pass accuracy of 92% over the past season, although he seems to lack the defensive abilities that Arsene Wenger’s side have been missing.

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Liverpool Remain Active In The Transfer Market - Why The Reds Could Add Another Striker To Their Ranks

With Luis Suarez set to miss the start of next season, Liverpool could well be looking to the future regarding their striker department.  The Uruguayan has been at the centre of yet more controversy after he bit Giorgio Chiellini in his side’s World Cup group game against Italy.  After such a huge incident, especially with this not being the first time the 27-year-old has disgraced himself, there is always the chance the Reds could look to sell him.  Although Daniel Sturridge is hot and firing and Rickie Lambert recently arrived from Southampton, the latter’s age could leave the club completely dependent on the former in a couple of years’ time.

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Arsenal Must Find Vermaelen Replacement - Why Saints Star Could Take The Place Of The Departing Arsenal Captain

Ever since January there has been talk of Thomas Vermaelen's future, with the Gunners' options being discussed by publications all over Britain. As he is the captain of Arsenal, they can't let him go to a rival club despite the fact that he was not favoured at all last season. If Arsenal were to sell, they would try to send him abroad. However, there is the argument that Vermaelen is good enough to play as back-up to Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker.

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