5. Sergi Roberto
Despite the difficulties experienced by Aspas and Alberto, Rodgers will not be afraid to go to the well yet again and buy Spanish. Barcelona academy graduate Roberto, 21, made his first appearance for the Catalan giants in 2010, but has only gone on to play a handful of games since.
According to the Daily Star, Liverpool will rival Tottenham Hotspur for Roberto, who has a 20 million release clause in his contract at the Nou Camp. The Spain Under-21 international may have to face up to the fact that he will probably have to leave Barca to get first team football. Gerardo Martino's options in central midfield are vast: Xavi, Iniesta, Fabregas and Busquets barely scratch the surface at Barcelona. With so many names ahead of Roberto in the pecking order, a move to Liverpool where he could become a long term fixture, provided his development continues of course looks attractive. Rodgers has no qualms about blooding youth at Anfield. Philippe Coutinho and Jordan Henderson are regular names on his team sheets. Roberto could be taken under the wing of compatriot Jose Enrique and a healthy Iberian presence remains on Merseyside a legacy of Rafa Benitez's tenure.