Joe Allen
One of Rodgers’ poorer signings, the “Welsh Xavi” has truly looked an average player since joining the manager in moving from Swansea to Liverpool. Although the 23-year-old has displayed some good ability on the ball and a decent range of passing, he doesn’t seem to have been able to cope with the step up of playing for a big name club like Liverpool, and after a disappointing first season he no longer seems to be first choice in the Reds’ midfield.
Like Henderson, Allen could be a perfectly acceptable squad player, but for the £15m the club paid for him, one would certainly expect a little more from the player. Liverpool were linked with several midfield playmakers over the summer, and it wouldn’t be surprising if they were willing to let Allen go to help fund a move for one again in January.