Paletta added to talent pool

THE £2 million (€2.9m) capture of Argentinian youngster Gabriel Paletta brings into sharp focus the astonishing pace of Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez’s youthful restructuring of Anfield.

Not only has he spent over £50m replenishing the senior squad since he arrived at the club in June 2004, but a whole new generation of younger talent drawn from across the globe has also arrived at the club.

The battle between Europe's top clubs for the best young talent has never been more fierce, with the likes of John Obi Mikel and Freddy Adu being chased relentlessly by top clubs.