Man Utd example Liverpool must now avoid after breaking British transfer record TWICE

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Alexander Isak is the Premier League's new record signing(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Liverpool have left a target on their backs after breaking the British transfer window twice in the space of a few weeks.

That's no guarantee of success, though - as Manchester United found out back in the 2001-02 season.

Premier League champions Liverpool looked to cement their place at the top by clinching a record-breaking move for Florian Wirtz in July, paying up to £116million for the German international.



Sir Alex Ferguson's side had finished 10 points clear of closest challengers Arsenal, but eight league defeats and a Champions League quarter-final elimination left the Scottish manager determined to strengthen.

First came Ruud van Nistelrooy, who had been due to join United earlier only for injury to get in the way.

Van Nistelrooy ended the season as United's top scorer and would end up with 150 goals in all competitions across five seasons at Old Trafford, but had just one league title and a pair of domestic cup wins to show for it.

Veron, meanwhile, was never able to repeat his Serie A form in the Premier League.

The summer 2022 move for Rio Ferdinand was un unquestionable success, though, with the centre-back winning six Premier Leagues and one Champions League during more than a decade at Old Trafford.

Liverpool have made a fast start in their own title defence, though there have been a few questions asked of Arne Slot's side despite three wins from three in the league.

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