Liverpool latest: Steven Gerrard 'hurt' by transfers as ex-star makes Mo Salah admission

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A Liverpool icon has shared his views on the club's transfer business as Mohamed Salah prepares to leave the Reds in the summerLiverpool's season has been largely shaped by their dealings in the transfer market. The club's 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace at the weekend lifted Liverpool above Aston Villa into fourth position, taking a huge step towards securing their place in the competition.Yet Reds icon Steven Gerrard believes that failing to land two priority targets in the preceding transfer window dealt a serious blow to the side's aspirations.

The 45-year-old has confessed it is painful to watch Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo, who were both reportedly targeted by the Reds, flourishing at Manchester City.READ MORE: Arne Slot's job is safe as FSG give Liverpool boss chance to show famous day is the normREAD MORE: Bayern Munich chief recalls Chelsea offer as Liverpool sent Michael Olise transfer warningElsewhere, one of Mohamed Salah's former colleagues is hoping to spoil his perfect farewell as the star forward prepares to leave Liverpool at the end of this campaign. All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageTwo transfers 'hurt' LiverpoolGerrard continues to reflect on Liverpool's failure to secure Manchester City pair Guehi and Semenyo during the January window.

One was, you know, £60million."In today's market, they're two bargains. And what they've done is they've just helped kick City on at the right time."Mohamed Salah apologyFormer Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has revealed he hopes to spoil Salah's perfect farewell.