Off-Season Report: Liverpool

Liverpool have officially continued their annual “This is our year” campaign at Anfield, employing many of the same transfer strategies that hey have displayed in seasons past. They recently locked down superstar Fernando Torres with an improved contract that keeps him at Anfield until June 2013, and Reds captain Steven Gerrard has been vocal about Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez’ need to sign other players of Torres’ stature. There have been some rumours that Real Madrid are targeting midfielder Xabi Alonso, and whisperings that Javier Mascherano is headed for Barca, but neither of those rumours have come to fruition.

With lacking funds, Benitez will only go after one or two name players to bolster the already solid squad.

So, it appears as if the Reds will go after only a few new players. One of the top names on the list is Glen Johnson. The 24-year-old England national is being courted by Chelsea, Manchester City, and the Reds.

Benitez’s thinking is that Liverpool doesn’t need any major overhaul to improve Liverpool’s chances at a title. They’re trying to retain all of their key players and add on one or two contributors.