10 Liverpool deals that have changed the reputation of the Anfield transfer plan
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Still, Klopp saw something in Robertson and bought him into the fold.He didn't necessarily hit the ground running, but within 12 months was one of the best performing, most energetic left-backs in the top flight and he would go on to provide years of service, rarely letting his level drop.Mohamed SalahSigning the former Chelsea winger, who failed to cut it at Stamford Bridge, for £40million off the back of some impressive years in Serie A made sense, but still represented an element of risk.His high pace, counter-attacking style perfectly suited Klopp's system and a goal at Watford on debut would set him on course for a record breaking first season as he claimed the Golden Boot. It was clear he wanted the move and Klopp obliged, happily saying yes to the £142m deal.Whilst an elite player left, the funds they received allowed them to reinvest in areas that posed more of an issue and his departure would ultimately ignite the path to league and European glory.Virgil van DijkThe Dutchman was effectively signed with the money Liverpool raised from Coutinho's departure, and they still had more than enough left over.
Van Dijk had established himself as one of the best defenders in the Premier League and within weeks of moving to Anfield it became clear he had taken Liverpool up a level.He also served as one of the great examples for remaining patience - the Reds wanted a defender in the summer, but waited until the January because they were convinced Van Dijk was their man.Emre CanAnother example of Liverpool knowing when to let a player go. It has to be said, few wouldn't have wanted him when he was tearing it up in Germany, but he never looked totally settled in the midfield and is maybe the only blot on Klopp's recruitment record.Darwin NunezLiverpool went after the Uruguayan forward, landing him from Portuguese side Benfica on a six-year-deal for an initial £64m in 2022.
He had scope to become the club's record signing, with the fee rising to a potential £85m with add-ons, but despite having moments in the spotlight, he massively underwhelmed.He had scored against Liverpool in the Champions League but, ironically, it was his finishing and composure that continue to prove his greatest weakness before he was offloaded to Saudi Arabia.Florian WirtzThe playmaker was a British-record signing but former Red Jamie Carragher was quick to flag that Liverpool paying over £100m for a player didn't feel like the Merseysiders, instead seeing it as more of a Real Madrid blueprint.The Reds' system didn't necessarily lend itself to a playmaker and 12 months on Liverpool are still trying to find a position that suits Wirtz. They went after Isak when he made it clear he wanted to quit Newcastle, but they'd already signed Hugo Ekitike, who had begun life impressively.So far Isak's move is nothing more than a disaster with injury restricting his game time, seeing him score just four times, but even when he's been fit he's looked a shadow of the sensation we saw at St James' Park.Ibrahima KonateAfter highlighting their ability to know when a player should be allowed to leave, letting Konate depart on a free could age badly.