#2 Fernando Torres (£20.2 million), Rating – 9/10
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A bold move at the time, it is fair to say Fernando Torres was loved at Anfield in a way generally reserved for local players. He was signed for a club record fee then from Atletico Madrid and went on to become one of the best strikers in the league and the world at Liverpool.
Blessed with pace, technique and a world-class finishing ability, Torres was the last true owner of Liverpool’s number nine jersey with 81 goals from 142 appearances. He formed a telepathic understanding with Steven Gerrard as then Reds manager Rafa Benitez helped them become one of the best-attacking pairs in the world.
However, the club flirting with the administration before FSG took over, Benitez leaving the club and selling of key players eventually led to the Spaniard transferring to Chelsea for £50 million on transfer deadline day in January 2011. This soured the relationship between him and the fans but he continues to be regarded as one of the best signings in Liverpool history.
