CARDIFF, WALES - Sunday, November 3, 2013: Cardiff City's captain Steven Caulker celebrates scoring the first goal against Swansea City during the Premiership match at the Cardiff City Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

“Steven Cannavaro” – Liverpool fans react to Steven Caulker loan signing

Liverpool have signed Steven Caulker on loan until the end of the season, and we take a look at how social media reacted to the news.

CARDIFF, WALES - Sunday, November 3, 2013: Cardiff City's captain Steven Caulker celebrates scoring the first goal against Swansea City during the Premiership match at the Cardiff City Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

The news of Caulker’s temporary move to Anfield was confirmed on Tuesday lunchtime, in a transfer that escalated very quickly.

The 24-year-old joins from Queens Park Rangers, following a loan spell with Southampton, and goes straight into contention for Wednesday’s Premier League clash at home to Arsenal.

Twitter was split when it came to hearing about Caulker’s arrival, with some labelling it a shrewd piece of business and other bemoaning the signing.

Here is the best of the reaction:

FOR

https://twitter.com/TheKopMagazine/status/686898631929131008

https://twitter.com/AnfieldHQ/status/686901816852885504

https://twitter.com/MubzLFC/status/686900969410527232

AGAINST

https://twitter.com/craigryansports/status/686902694318047233

https://twitter.com/Daymo_90/status/686902797120475136

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