Busy man: Brendan Rodgers has been busy in the transfer market (Picture: Getty)

Luis Suarez’s future has dominated Liverpool’s summer so much, it’s hard to imagine they’ve done anything else other than reject bids for their prize striker.

But step behind the headlines, and the ongoing speculation surrounding Suarez, and Liverpool have been busy preparing a strong side for next season.

A notable £25million has been spent on deals for Iago Aspas, Luis Alberto and Simon Mignolet, while Kolo Toure has arrived on a free, and more cash is expected to be splurged in the coming weeks.

While not all big names, those new arrivals will add depth to a Liverpool squad that has threatened to challenge in the last 18 months, but has lacked the reinforcements needed to progress.




Aspas is a quick, skilful striker who can provide a useful alternative to Suarez, along with extra bodies up front if the Uruguayan stays.

Spanish youngster Alberto can dip in an out, and will prove to be an important bench player, while Mignolet adds genuine competition to Rodgers’ squad.

Good times: Whatever happens with Suarez, Liverpool can still move forward (Picture: Getty)

Add to that a collection of youngsters primed for big things, including Samed Yesil, Jerome Sinclair, Jordan Ibe and Andre Wisdom, and the squad is taking shape.

Whatever happens with Suarez, the good work being put in by Rodgers should stand the club in good stead moving forward.

Of course the Reds would love to keep him – they probably need to keep him – but things won’t just fall apart if he goes.

Indeed, Suarez should be encouraged by the strong foot forward taken by Liverpool this summer, and give it one more year.

Liverpool is moving in the right direction, and Suarez should end all the nonsense by signing up to be part of a competitive club, where he is the idol, rather than rushing into a big money move elsewhere.

The decision this summer will shape his destiny, but don’t bet on it shaping Liverpool’s.