Liverpool and Chelsea's transfer windows compared as Alexander Isak question mark emerges

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Liverpool and Chelsea have both spent lavishly this summer(Image: Getty Images)

Chelsea legend Pat Nevin believes his former club enjoyed a more successful transfer window than Liverpool, despite the Reds' record-breaking summer spree.

That's not the model."

Pat Nevin thinks signing Alexander Isak for such a big fee represents a huge risk for Liverpool(Image: Nikki Dyer - LFC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Nevin, who spent five years as a player at Stamford Bridge, went on to suggest that Liverpool might have overpaid for their marquee summer signings - particularly when compared to the players Chelsea secured in the same positions.

"The club have brought Joao Pedro in for half the price of Isak.

"He's a fabulous player, he's probably better than Joao Pedro at the moment, but if you're looking at smart money, then Chelsea have got the better deal.

"Chelsea would have made back that Joao Pedro money from the sales they've made this summer and from the Club World Cup as well.

Don't get me wrong, Chelsea have spent a lot of money, but they've recouped that money as well.

"Chelsea are right amongst the top when it comes to spending over the past few years, but they would say they've been sensible.

This summer alone, Chelsea generated a record £287m from player sales, leaving them with a net spend of -£3m.

Chelsea have mastered the art of players sales, raking in big fees for players who didn't exactly set the world alight, like Noni Madueke(Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Liverpool, meanwhile, hold a similarly solid position, albeit via a different approach.

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