Liverpool-focused Twitter channel @AnfieldWatch posted a list of four players who they claimed to be linked with potential summer moves to the club “from reliable sources”, with one man in particular drawing a mixed reaction from some Reds fans.
West Ham defender Aaron Cresswell was included in the list of names cited by @AnfieldWatch and his name was mentioned by James Pearce in a Q&A with The Athletic following Liverpool’s recent win over the Hammers, with the journalist saying: “There aren’t many people I’d have. Maybe Cresswell as back up to Robertson” in response to a question about whether the Reds should sign any players from the London club if they are relegated from the Premier League.
https://twitter.com/AnfieldWatch/status/1235300756380684289
The 30-year-old left-back played with Liverpool’s academy teams as a teenager but was released by the club at 15, a move which “devastated” him, as per an interview with The Telegraph. He has gone on to make more than 200 appearances for West Ham and win three England caps.
These Reds fans on Twitter were divided on the prospect of having Cresswell at Anfield. Some feel that he would provide a much-needed left-back alternative to Andrew Robertson, while others are unconvinced by the Hammers defender, with one supporter stating that he is “not a very FSG signing“:
Werner and Cresswell seem the most sensible and logical moves. Werner is dying for a move and Cresswell is a scouser so they should fit in no problem. Sancho is ridiculously overpriced and cantwell just isn’t good enough #LFC
— LFC Central (@LFCCentral1) March 4, 2020
Always rated cresswell
Same with Robbie brady too
But hes not linked— @?Gamer4LIFEMB? (@Gamer4LIFEMB) March 4, 2020
I would swap Sancho for Havertz but the rest of the list is fine. Cresswell is a boyhood Red, would be more than adequate back up for Robertson. Werner they are already in talks about, same with Havertz. Cantwell is a first class young player.
— Neil Burns (@Kloppfollower72) March 5, 2020
Werner, Sancho and Cresswell must buy for me
— Ayodele Oluwaseun (@Ayoseanlfc) March 4, 2020
I’d go for Werner & Cresswell, we need squad depth in those positions of AM & LB.
— Andrew Rose (@RoseyIsMyName) March 4, 2020
Werner and Cantwell for defo. Sancho would be an unnecessary extravagance imo. As great as he is. I’d like cresswell as back up but it’s not a very FSG signing.
— John Hodges (@lfcjohnH) March 4, 2020
Why we linked with Cresswell??????
— Ryan ?? (@RyanLFC48) March 4, 2020
Would rather go for Vinagre than Cresswell, much better and a great fit to how we play.
— Anthony Kelly (@footieblog14) March 4, 2020
Cantwell and cresswell no ta
— Rikki (@Rikki07395618) March 5, 2020
Name the “reliable” source that linked us with creswell so we can hunt him down an wobble his head for him
— KOTK (@kingofthekopTV) March 4, 2020
Would you like to see Cresswell at Liverpool next season or do you think he is good enough for the Reds? Join in the discussion by commenting below!
