Barry is a good player but we have enough centre mid-fielders. Maybe Rafa will play him on the left side (or even left back)? We need 2 strong pacy full backs, a creative forward to partner Torres & a right-winger. Leiva has had a decent first season & has been a success.

Steve, Shannon, Ireland

Yer gotta agree with most on here, Iv said for ages why are the big clubs even interested in barry? liverpool are sorted in that position+if Rafa needed remindin of his class, then alonso's performances in the champs league should of given him that!

Liverpool need to get bently 1st then a forward

Al White, pompey, uk

Stephen and Lee are right of course. Alonso would have to go if Barry came in. But I suspect Rafa hasn't been too impressed with him this season and I reckon he's on his way. With Agger coming back CB looks secure but we're still short down the flanks and we absolutely need another top-class striker

Roger, Milan, Italy

Leiva is never going to be good enough ????? Obviously you haven't been watching the same matches as the rest of us. Lucas has been putting in some good performances and is certainly looking like a bright prospect for the future. Plessis has played 2 matches not enough to make any judgement yet.

Sean Blythe, Leeds, Uk

As for Barry - good player but he really is never going to improve or give anything different to Liverpool. Not a world class player and I'm doubtful whether he is even good enough to play for Liverpool.

Sean Blythe, Leeds, Uk

Gareth Barry will play left midfield not central midfield as everyone is thinking

dee, glasgow,

Why Gareth Barry???
we have enough decent midfielders and id say thats the one area Liverpool match any premiership side on!
i think we need to bolster the defence up we look really vulnerable at the back .............like any title winning team you start building from a solid defence

mike, Ermelo, SA

I'm sorry but Leiva is never going to be good enough to hold a place down, no pace doesn't put his foot in and doesn't score goals, who would you play him in place of ? Plessis on the other hand looks to have a great future. Barry would be a great addition.

Lee , Warrington,

We also need 2 attacking full backs with pace, a top quality striker as if Nando was out we'd be short up front, and someone with a spark to create something out of nothing.

Lee , Warrington,

Wholey agree Stephen. What with the small possibility that English players will be worth more in the future with any FIFA ruling, I'm suprise Benitez is so keen to offload Crouch, esp as Voronin has been so poor. I would also like to see Bentley at Anfield next season.

Lardinio, Hailsham,

G. Barry is a great player but with Gerrard, Mascherano, Leiva, Plessis & Alonso there is more than enough strength going forward, solidity and creativity. Liverpool should be looking at their wing backs & a forward if Crouch goes, speaking of which its a shame that Benitez does not believe in him.

Stephen Manick, Trinidad,