Dalglish's Liverpool closing in on Title Contenders

With just over three weeks until the start of another Premiership campaign, we can expect to see managers becoming more and more active in the transfer market as they look to bolster their squads ahead of the new season. Manchester United have been the most active club so far this summer, but it is the Liverpool squad that has undergone the most recent re-development under Kenny Dalglish. In just over seven months King Kenny has spent big money on the likes of Luis Suarez, Andy Carroll, Jordan Henderson, Charlie Adam and most recently Stuart Downing. The Merseyside outfit also currently possess two notable returnees in the shape of Joe Cole and Alberto Aquilani, who have both looked sharp in pre season. The big money spent on Carroll, Henderson and Downing, shows that Liverpool are not afraid to possibly spend over the top on young English players. Dalglish may be taking a big gamble on Henderson in particular, but at least we know who is now firmly in charge at Anfield. He may have to move a few players on before he can spend again, with Raul Meireles possibly being the victim in a now over crowded midfield.

Alex Ferguson recently stated that he sees Liverpool as genuine title contenders once again; however, Dalglish’s men are still a few signings away from the finished article.

Liverpool arguably now boast a stronger midfield then Manchester United, but it is at the back and possibly up front where they are still lacking personnel. They are in desperate need of a left back and a world class central defender to eventually take over from Jamie Carragher. Gary Cahill, Ryan Shawcross and Leighton Baines are three notable English candidates, while Christopher Samba at Blackburn may also be an option. Up front, Liverpool have a potentially lethal strike force in Carroll, Suarez and Kuyt. However, should any of them suffer an injury throughout the season; it would be difficult for Liverpool fans to accept David Ngog, in a team aiming to claim their 19^th league title. Liverpool have started well on their new journey under the returning Dalglish and the signs are there that he will be provided with further transfer money before the start of the new season. Exciting times may be on the horizon once again for the reds.