After nine goals in nine games, 'fantastic' Liverpool target Jamie Vardy is one game away from equalling Ruud Van Nistelrooy's record-breaking 10-game Premier League goalscoring streak for Manchester United. Vardy is currently linked with a move to Anfield, but what do LFC fans think about the potential transfer?
The story so far:
* Oct 2014: ESPN claimed:
"Liverpool and Tottenham are keeping a close eye on Leicester City's in-form striker Jamie Vardy, sources have told ESPN FC".
* Oct 2014: Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri told reporters:
“If he [Vardy] wants to find a great club it would cost a lot. If big names want to buy him they [must] have the money. Not many teams can buy him now".
* Nov 2014: An alleged exclusive in the Daily Star claimed:
"Leicester will demand £15m for Jamie Vardy. Tottenham, Liverpool, West Brom and Borussia Dortmund have all shown an interest".
Last week, I conducted a poll whether Liverpool should sign Vardy. The results:
Nine goals in Nine games is a superb achievement, especially for Vardy, who playing with comparatively inferior players. Van Nistelrooy played with the likes of Ronaldo and Rooney; Sturridge - who once grabbed 8 goals in 8 games for Liverpool - had Gerrard, and Suarez for company.
It should also be noted that Reds legend John Aldridge also scored 10 successive league goals during the 1987-88 season (carrying on from the 1986-7 season).
In my view, Vardy is a clear upgrade on Origi and Ings. Indeed, he already has the more goals this season that Ings got for the whole of 2014-15. Additionally, Vardy grabbed more goals/assists overall than Ings last season.
With Klopp at the helm, Vardy is worth a punt...for the right price (£8m-£10m). Granted, there's always the risk of small club mentality getting in the way of success at Anfield, but I'd argue that'll be less of a problem under Klopp.
With Vardy at the club, and everyone fit, I'd have the following pecking order:
* Sturridge
* Benteke
* Vardy
* Ings
* Origi
Author: Jaimie K
The story so far:
* Oct 2014: ESPN claimed:
"Liverpool and Tottenham are keeping a close eye on Leicester City's in-form striker Jamie Vardy, sources have told ESPN FC".
* Oct 2014: Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri told reporters:
“If he [Vardy] wants to find a great club it would cost a lot. If big names want to buy him they [must] have the money. Not many teams can buy him now".
* Nov 2014: An alleged exclusive in the Daily Star claimed:
"Leicester will demand £15m for Jamie Vardy. Tottenham, Liverpool, West Brom and Borussia Dortmund have all shown an interest".
Last week, I conducted a poll whether Liverpool should sign Vardy. The results:
Nine goals in Nine games is a superb achievement, especially for Vardy, who playing with comparatively inferior players. Van Nistelrooy played with the likes of Ronaldo and Rooney; Sturridge - who once grabbed 8 goals in 8 games for Liverpool - had Gerrard, and Suarez for company.
It should also be noted that Reds legend John Aldridge also scored 10 successive league goals during the 1987-88 season (carrying on from the 1986-7 season).
In my view, Vardy is a clear upgrade on Origi and Ings. Indeed, he already has the more goals this season that Ings got for the whole of 2014-15. Additionally, Vardy grabbed more goals/assists overall than Ings last season.
With Klopp at the helm, Vardy is worth a punt...for the right price (£8m-£10m). Granted, there's always the risk of small club mentality getting in the way of success at Anfield, but I'd argue that'll be less of a problem under Klopp.
With Vardy at the club, and everyone fit, I'd have the following pecking order:
* Sturridge
* Benteke
* Vardy
* Ings
* Origi
Author: Jaimie K
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