4. Age
Fenway Sports Group are not only reluctant to spending big sums but have also layed down strict guidelines for the signing of players - these guidelines are believed to related to wage, re-sale value and player age. These guidelines can be reflected in the urge to erase Joe Cole from the Liverpool books - at 31, his ability will slowly deteriorate and his nominal or no re-sale value. And, his wages are believed to be in
the bracket of £90,000 - £100,000 per week. Darren Bent is 28 and turns 29 in February - it won't be long before he turns the wrong side of 30. Although he's hardly an OAP, his age is bound to restrict him from moving to Anfield.