Liverpool invested huge back in 2018 on Virgil van Dijk and Alisson, with the pair assisting change the Reds right into Premier Organization victors once again.
Extra recently, those at Anfield have actually sprinkled the cash on Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz, with the last coming to be Liverpool’s all-time document finalizing. However, throughout the years, the Reds have actually also missed out on bringing some legendary names to Anfield.
10 super stars Liverpool nearly authorized
10 Cristiano Ronaldo
Starting off with perhaps the greatest missed sell Cristiano Ronaldo back in 2003 Liverpool thought they had their male for simply ₤ 4 m when the ahead went to Sporting CP.
Previous Reds assistant Phil Thompson remembered the story of Ronaldo’s stopped working move to Merseyside, with Manchester United hijacking a bargain.
“It was all very nice and kicked back. ‘It’s ₤ 4 million and it can be paid over the four years of his agreement, so ₤ 1 million a year’. That appeared extremely affordable. After that I asked about the income and Tony told me it was ₤ 1 million a year, net.”
“On the Tuesday early morning, we were having lunch at the training school, and it came up on the yellow band on Skies Sports, ‘Manchester United have actually authorized Cristiano Ronaldo for ₤ 12 2 million’.
“Gerard (Houllier) and myself almost choked on our food. I can keep in mind Gerard lifting and claiming, ‘What the hell has gone on there?'”
9 Jude Bellingham
Liverpool were close to signing Jude Bellingham when he went to Borussia Dortmund back in 2023, however, the Reds would pull out of a big-money bargain.
Former Reds stars Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold were even seeking to draw Bellingham while they were with England, yet instead, the midfielder selected Actual Madrid.
8 Dani Alves
Among the very best right-backs the game has actually ever before seen, Dani Alves came close to a Liverpool transfer in 2006
Rafael Benitez and the Reds struck an ₤ 8 m arrangement to sign the Brazilian yet rather decided to make use of the funds on Dirk Kuyt. Alves would take place to sign for Barcelona 2 years later on.
7 Dele Alli
Prior to authorizing for Tottenham in 2015 from MK Dons, Dele Alli had passion from Liverpool , and being a Reds supporter growing up, liked a move to Anfield.
Brendan Rodgers was in charge at the time and when confessed a deal was close, yet Spurs wound up paying ₤ 5 m for Alli.
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Dele Alli’s document vs Liverpool |
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Gamings |
13 |
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Wins |
1 |
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Draws |
5 |
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Losses |
7 |
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Goals |
1 |
6 Diego Maradona
In 1980, Diego Maradona was an unknown teen coming impressing at Argentinos Juniors and could have signed for Liverpool.
Bob Paisley was in charge at Liverpool and was provided the opportunity to authorize Maradona, nevertheless, he was hesitant regarding the off-field antics of the Argentine and decided against a transfer.
5 Gareth Bale
Gareth Bundle began his career as a left-back at Southampton, and Liverpool wanted a brand-new one in 2007
The Welshman was wanted by Liverpool and Benitez, nonetheless, a charge stopped working to be agreed and Bale would certainly sign up with Tottenham. The Reds wound up with Argentine Emiliano Insua.
4 Nemanja Vidic
Among the very best centre-backs the Premier Organization has actually seen, Nemanja Vidic was in fact desired by Liverpool before his move to Guy Utd in 2006
Vidic would certainly invest 8 years at Old Trafford, winning five leading flight titles, however Benitez spoke with the Serbian regarding a relocate to Anfield.
“Yes, in Rafa Benitez’s time. I spoke to him about a couple of things, however my spouse was the primary one who spoke with him. He had an interest in signing me, however I do not know what was the trouble at the time.
“I spoke to him prior to I signed for Manchester United, though. I really did not satisfy, yet we spoke over the phone, in my car in Moscow, with my other half equating.
“I really did not state no. They claimed just that they were interested, they want me. It was mosting likely to happen, mosting likely to occur. Then somebody came and said: ‘Do you intend to bet United?’ and I said yes.”
3 David Silva
After winning the World Mug with Spain in 2010, David Silva was a man popular and would leave Valencia for Manchester City.
However, Liverpool were also in the race and came close to landing the striking midfielder. Rather, they would need to encounter his magic for City over the following 10 years.
2 Michael Laudrup
A young adult in 1983, Michael Laudrup matured a Liverpool supporter and could have signed up with the Reds when he was at Brondby.
The length of an agreement was the essential sticking factor relating to Laudrup’s relocate to Anfield, and he ended up joining Serie A side Lazio.
“We in fact concurred a deal and I came by with my dad to talk with Liverpool’s agents. We concurred a three-year agreement and went away thinking it was all done.
“However 2 weeks later they came back saying they intended to use me the very same plan, but also for 4 years since I was still young and required time to establish. I was let down because although nothing had been authorized, we had an arrangement.”
1 Alexis Sanchez
After Luis Suarez’s move to Barcelona in 2014, Liverpool got on the search for a new marquee assaulting signing and tried to sign Alexis Sanchez.
The Chilean star went to the Nou Camp yet would leave that summertime, but instead of heading to Merseyside, Sanchez would authorize for Collection.