After the signing of Southampton's Rickie Lambert, the deal in place to sign Leverkusen midfielder Emre Can and the ever-nearing completion of the transfer of Sevilla LB Alberto Moreno all happening before the World Cup has begun, it's fair to say Liverpool have taken a slightly different approach this summer and are looking to do their business as early as possible, which is fantastic to see from the supporters perspective. The squad seems to be shaping up nicely, adding on the returns of Suso and Borini and possibly Assaidi from their loan spells too, and should this philosophy continue, as well as adding a few more important signings, Brendan Rodgers should have himself a highly competent squad, reasonably full of world class talent and capable of achieving success in the Premier League and UEFA Champions League next season, potentially fully fit and starting pre season training as soon as possible.
It gives any Premier Leauge club a boost to have their signings completed and their squad how they want it before the start of a domestic and European campaign, and Rodgers will be looking to have all of his targets in ready for work before the Premier League kicks off midway through August, so they don't have to be dipping into the market on deadline day paying silly prices and negotiating with players that really aren't what they are after. It's a philosophy every manager would in an ideal world try to stick to, but only few manage to make it happen and every year there is panic in the final few weeks, days, even hours to properly signify how important early squad-building can be for the mindset going into preparations for a brand new challenge ahead.
The Reds will be aiming to secure the Moreno deal for definite in the next few days or so, as well as contuining their search for an attacking prospect, with Lallana and Shaqiri forward as options, and possibly a centre half too.
