Yet another left sided centre back for Liverpool! After the purchase of Sakho and Lovren in the past two seasons, now manager Brendan Rodgers is keeping an eye on Winston Reid of West Ham. The supporters of the club must be disappointed as they should understand that now this defensive merry go round policy of the Merseyside club is hurting them financially as well as stability wise. B
ut it is not that the manager has too many options left as both Sakho and Lovren have been mere shadows of their own selves. Although there is no certainty that Reid would prove to be an immense success at Liverpool and may very well prove to be yet another burden after his transfer, like Lovren has been after his Southampton days, this would at least be a step forward by the management to make amends for the shambolic Liverpool defence and we give three reasons why the transfer of Reid would be a good thing.
The experience
Winston Reid has been a Premier League player for the past four years and has captained an international team, New Zealand in this instance. He has already played 100 league matches for West Ham during his time and been a rock for the defence. When Rodgers was given the massive transfer budget he did not intend to bring any players who would need a couple of seasons for getting adjusted to the demands of the league, but rather opted for players who were already accustomed with the Premier League. The same would apply for Reid and he could be an instant first team choice at Liverpool.
The transfer fee
Winston Reid is in his final year of contract at West Ham and Liverpool could also look to get him for free next summer. But then if Rodgers feels like, then he would be able to pursue the transfer of Reid for a very less amount and that could help the club. In the past two seasons Liverpool have spent a huge amount of money on their defensive set up, but still it is the defence which has rob them off points and silverware. Liverpool are not in a position to buy another marquee defender at the moment with so much already invested and Reid seem to fit the bill perfectly. Liverpool may also have to buy another goalkeeper and it must be kept in mind.
The physical stature:
Winston Reid is a massive physical specimen with a height of 6’3”. He has developed into a fast, yet composed centre back over this period with an eye for goal. It can be confidently said that Reid is one of the best centre backs of the Premier League at the moment and Liverpool could gain immensely from him. His stature would ensure that he could manage the aerial threats from the oppositions where Liverpool seem to falter often and he also possesses a high rate of tackles in the league. Winston Reid is certainly the best option for Liverpool at the moment and he could join the outfit as early as this January.
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