I know the initial photo isn't, it's straight off Getty. The close-up may be though. And people on RAWK who have been down to watch training have said it's true.

I don't know whether Borini will be leading the line for us... he played RW mostly for Roma last year.

And the only reason you don't like my lineup is because it has Big Andy in it ;) Have faith. He'll be beast.

We've bid 15m for Allen apparently which triggers some clause (again, apparently).I wouldn't mind for 15. He and Lucas will be a brilliant partnership.

And also, Telegraph reporting we're looking at a Dempsey/Adam swap with Fulham, and still looking at Adam Johnson from City, irrespective of whether Agger goes there.


And I think we'll sign Tello. He wasn't given a squad number and is being allowed to leave. I'd love us to pick him up on loan as has been reported.

No. Legend is something that has to be earned.

But I'd say Lucas is definitely a cult figure... anybody who can go from where he was to where he is through such intense determination and hard work will be loved by every Scouser. And he's a fantastic role model. I'd love him to be captain. Fuck I love him so much.

Skrtel, Agger, etc. They aren't legends.

Lucas is 5.0 on EPL fantasy.. bargain :D

Yeh cult figures and heros are a different thing and better represent the likes of those players and I am sure Liverpool have a few of them.

I think my man crush on Rafael at the moment will challenge yours with Lucas :lol: It will take some beating though :lol:

Lets say, in theory, that we can somehow get Adam Johnson in a deal for Agger and use the extra cash from the Agger sale towards Godin, then it wont be too bad.

And in confirming City had made an enquiry, the former Swansea boss is keen to use the recent transfer of Brazilian Thiago Silva as a benchmark figure for top quality defenders.

"Thiago Silva has left AC Milan for PSG for £40million," said Rodgers.

"He (Agger) is one of the leading players in European football, so it is going to be a big valuation.

"There has been contact from City, yes.

"But it's nowhere near the valuation of what the player is worth and you can only consider something like that if it is going to benefit you.

Of course you might lose a top player but if it benefits you going forward - and you can make two or three steps because of it - you may have to consider it."

Rodgers added: "Is he a player I want to lose? No. He understands how I want to work and can play a real pivotal part in how I want to play.

"But I am a realist. If someone comes in with a massive bid and it is in the best interests of the club, whether it is Daniel or any other player, you have to look at it.

:lol: Comparing Thiago Silva to Agger, that's a good one.

+1

:lol: Comparing Thiago Silva to Agger, that's a good one.

Agger is without any doubt one of the best ball playing defenders in the world, if you can't compare Agger to Silva than who can you? #-o