TWEETS: Didi Hamann is doing his best to convince Liverpool fans that Shane Long would be a great signing

He’s having hard job of it, mind.

The January transfer window has been somewhat uneventful to date, but one of the most interesting rumours doing the rounds is a potential move to Liverpool for Shane Long. With Daniel Sturridge a near-permanent fixture on the injury list and Christian Benteke flattering to deceive thus far, the Reds could badly do with a striker, as was painfully evident in their 1-0 loss to Manchester United yesterday. Tipperary native Long is well-liked by Irish fans and has plenty of attributes, but the jury appears to remain out on his merits, particularly in the finishing department. Former Liverpool player Didi Hamann, now a respected pundit, is a fan of Long’s and spent a bit of time this afternoon defending his potential purchase to Liverpool fans who don’t think he’s what the club needs. https://twitter.com/wilbo1985/status/689059206146736128 https://twitter.com/DietmarHamann/status/689068099702755332 https://twitter.com/Fitzie77/status/689071040341872640 https://twitter.com/DietmarHamann/status/689075753380614144 https://twitter.com/Barnflake/status/689078439081545728 https://twitter.com/DietmarHamann/status/689079176096280577 What do you think Liverpool fans, would you like to see Long at Anfield?