What are quality signings?

I'm aware Liverpool have signed only one player in Borini. The transfer targets we are being linked with most heavily are Dempsey and Allen. Now, the names being touted are underwhelming, reputation wise when you compare to Hazard or Podolski but does that matter?

What I mean is, Rodgers said from the out set that the best players don't necessarily make the best team. Just because they don't have the most illustrious name doesn't mean they aren't quality signings. Many fans are comparing our transfer dealings to those of other clubs but why? Rodgers is looking for players to fit his system and to do what he is trying to do. Chelsea have bought 3 attacking midfielders, all of whom have never played in the premier league. They now have a surplus of attacking talent, and I'm sure they will come good but we needn't compare and worry.

Arsenal have armed themselves with two strikers who are also unproven in the premier league. Podolski's club form is shocking and Giroud may turn out to be another Chamakh.

Rodgers has signed a home grown striker who can interchange all over the front 3 - this gives versatility in his 4-3-3. He knows the player and how he works. Suarez will be greatly complimented by Borini. The touted signings next - Allen is a composed midfielder who keeps the ball extremely well, probably top 10. His passing stats last season demonstrated this - at a newly promoted club. He knows how Rodgers wants to play, has played with him for two seasons and will do the job Rodgers will ask for second to non. £15M is a lot to pay for any player but if we can guarantee someone who will do what is asked of every week then he is worth the money surely - exactly what we paid for right? That to me would be a quality signing, not a big name who has never played in the league and has a good record elsewhere.

Finally a little look at Dempsey - I'm not his biggest fan, he annoys me. But 17 goals a season from midfield is fantastic. He can play anywhere on the pitch bar defence. And the marketing opportunities in the US would be a bonus.

I don't think Liverpool fans should worry at all about the 'quality' of our signings. Rodgers is buying the perfect tool for the job he wants, not the most expensive or reputable but the best for what he wants. You wouldn't buy a two seater sports car to transport a family across the country, nor would you bring the best up hill land rover to a drag race along an air port runway.

Bad examples I know but you catch my drift?