Last season, his goals in the early part of the season were a huge reason why the club were seen
as genuine title challengers for a large part of the campaign.
Liverpool don't look far off being
genuine title challengers next season but could do with beating Chelsea to the signing of a proven star like Vidal.
Liverpool look set to sign Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke in an exciting swoop this summer, according to today's report in the Liverpool Echo, and here's five reasons the Reds now look like becoming
genuine title challengers for the season ahead if they can add this deal to their other fine work so far...
The Red Devils have spent over # 200million on the likes of Angel Di Maria and Ander Herrera since the Dutch boss replaced David Moyes at the helm last summer in an attempt to restore the club
as genuine title challengers to the likes of Chelsea and fierce rivals Manchester City.
There's no story here, Ozil won't be moving to Man United because that would be a step down from Arsenal who are
genuine title challengers and are playing champions league football
We still do not have the DM yet, because Wenger wants to sign the player he wants, not the player the fan want — DM is such important position nowadays (not just a shield in front of the back 4, but also link defence and attack) we can not just sign anybody — average like Tiote, Wanyama won't make us the world beater or
genuine title challenger.
The moves that should make
us genuine title challengers aren't being made.
The 33 - year - old is still regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the Barclays Premier League and his addition to the squad at the Emirates Stadium is sure to confirm Arsene Wenger's side as
a genuine title challenger next season.
The most worrying thing for me has to be the gulf that is evidently growing between ourselves and
the genuine title challengers.
The Arsenal fan favourite may well see a move to Atletico as an ideal one to make, not least as it secures a move back to Spain, but also as Simeone's side are
genuine title challengers.