Liverpool Signed Infamous Flop Over David Silva So Club Could Pay Interest on Loan

Ex-Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez signed £17m flop Alberto Aquilani to replace Xabi Alonso in 2009 following the latter’s transfer to Real Madrid. Yet the Italian midfielder wasn’t the preferred choice at Anfield and was only bought because he was cheaper than primary target David Silva. Silva has obviously since gone on to become a Premier League legend as a result of his 10 years and four titles at Manchester City, who landed him in 2010 a year after Liverpool were on his tail. Spain v... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/