OK. No need to tell you that every Reds fan and their dog are stressing about our lack of transfer activity so far this summer.
We have re-signed Stevie G, Carra, Pepe and Xabi and that is great, but I’m sure that I would be right in saying that all of us were expecting some big big arrivals ahead of next season.
Now Reds co-owner George Gillett has given us some reassurances saying that we are ready to enter “phase two” of the summer plan.
He told liverpoolfc.tv: “I sense that kind of pressure building from the media. I think the fans know that we have huge regard for Rafa. He has a number of initiatives and concepts and plans under way.
“We’re not going to do something just to try to prove something. I can assure you that we are working on different things.
“The first part was identifying a number of our existing star players whom Rafa wanted to sign on long-term contracts.
“That was the first step and it has been done. Now we’re moving on to phase two, which is bringing players in.
“For Tom and me, this really is about trying to win championships, and that takes commitment, no matter what sport.
“We are pleased with Rafa and his strategy. It’s not dissimilar to what he outlined to us in February. His belief is to look for players with the proper chemistry to enhance the team.
“We support Rafa. He has a programme under way and, as that unfolds, that will be the time for us to be judged, not now.”
Most fans I have talked with think Rafa was waiting for the Primera Liga to end in order to start negotiations, and I hope they are right. I would be hugely disappointed if we did not sign a minimum of two world class players this summer.
I’m still quietly confident that we won’t be disappointed and will see some big faces arrive at Anfield soon. What do you think?
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