You know finances are tight at Anfield when newly promoted side Burnley are able to out spend them in the transfer market.  Burnley have confirmed the signing of Andre Bikey from Reading for a reported fee of around £2.8million.

Meanwhile over in Liverpool, where as demonstrated against Tottenham the defensive squad depth is seriously depleted, Rafa has been given a shocking £1.5million transfer limit.  Given the fact that Liverpool have sold a number of players it actually equates to them having no transfer budget at all, only being able to spend funds generated from player sales.

Reportedly Liverpool are about to announce the signing of 30 year old Greek defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos from AEK Athens.  I had said Rafa was gambling by bring in Aquilani, but now he really seems to be snatching at straws to fill the gaping whole in his defensive squad.

I think Burnley have made a good move for Bikey, he may not be the best defender, but he has premier league experience, he is powerful and will not be pushed around by any team.  He also managed to grab a few clutch goals for Reading when they were in the premier league, and is a good offensive asset for set pieces.

As a Manchester United fan I just can’t help grinning at the news that keeps coming out of Anfield.

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