Bye Bye Babel?

Last nights breaking news that Ryan Babel would be sold to 1899 Hoffenhiem was met with enthusiasm from most reds. LFC's official website stated that they had agreed a fee, rumoured to be around £7 million, and that Babel was left to agree personal terms.

When Babel arrived from Ajax in the summer of 2007, for a fee believed to be around £11.5 million, he was being heralded as the next big dutch star. During his time at Liverpool, he has failed to live up to his reputation. Moments of glory were contrasted with moments of shame. I would, though, like to thank Ryan for his time at Anfield.

In my opinion, his departure must mean that we will bring in a new striker. Kenny has played Babel as an attacker in his appearances under his tenure, and with the departure of Nathan Eccleston on loan to Charlton, we are very light up front. We have been linked with a move for Ajax hitman Luis Suarez, who has scored goals wherever he has been, and would command a fee of about £17 million.

Babel has, today, thrown a spanner in the works. His agent has claimed that he would prefer a move back to Ajax. Hoffenhiem is still an option, he said, but only if Ajax do not want him. A swap deal has been touted, with Babel and cash going to Ajax in exchange for Luis Suarez. Ajax have confirmed they are in talks with Babel, but say no deal has been reached. There is a chance this deal will go through, although swap deals often throw up issues. I hope a deal can be reached for Suarez, as his record speaks for itself, but whether Babel will be included in this deal is unknown. Tom Werner, our chairman, gave a very interesting interview today, and i strongly suggest you read it, http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/the-tom-werner-interview

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