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Van Dijk & Diaz: Liverpool's Winter Wonders
20 Jan
Summary
- Liverpool spent €483 million in a single record transfer window.
- Virgil van Dijk was Liverpool's most expensive January signing at €85m.
- Luis Díaz's €49m arrival ranks as Liverpool's second-highest winter signing.
Liverpool has maintained a notably quiet presence in the January transfer window, a stark contrast to their record-breaking summer spending spree where they invested €483 million. This period of financial restraint follows an unprecedented outlay. Fans are keen for defensive reinforcements, yet transfer links have been minimal.
Historically, Liverpool has made impactful winter acquisitions. Virgil van Dijk, purchased from Southampton for €85 million in January 2018, remains their most expensive January signing and is regarded as one of the club's greatest players. His arrival, alongside Alisson Becker, was pivotal in securing Premier League and Champions League titles.
Luis Díaz's €49 million transfer from Porto in January ranks as Liverpool's second-highest winter signing. He is considered a success, notably generating a substantial profit upon his departure for Bayern Munich last summer. Cody Gakpo also features in the top three winter additions, though his recent form has been inconsistent. Luis Suárez, fifth on the list, proved an exceptional January signing, scoring 82 goals in 133 appearances.
