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Liverpool are one of the biggest clubs in the game. After years of mediocrity, the Reds have finally re-established themselves as one of the best teams in the world. Under the tutelage of their current manager Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool have made a bevy of astute dealings in the transfer market over the years.
Five best January signings by Liverpool:
The Reds have signed some great players during the January transfer window. Some of these arrivals have gone on to become Premier League greats during their time at Anfield.
Without further ado, let us have a look at five such players.
#5 Alvaro Arbeloa
Alvaro Arbeloa, who joined Liverpool from Deportivo La Coruna in January 2007, established himself as a reliable starter under Rafael Benitez. The Spaniard was an ever-present in Liverpool's defence, where he made the right-back spot his own.
Arbeloa was a solid defender, who played 41 times in the 2007-08 campaign. He ended up making 98 appearances during his short stint at Liverpool. The full-back also established himself as a Spanish international and won the Euros in 2008 with Spain during this period.
After two and a half seasons at Liverpool, Arbeloa made a £5 million move to Real Madrid in 2009. The Spaniard won a plethora of silverware at Madrid before his career fizzled out.
#4 Javier Mascherano
Another player who joined Liverpool in 2007, Javier Mascherano came to Anfield after his stellar performances for West Ham; he quickly cemented his place in Liverpool's midfield. The Argentine often played as the Reds' deepest-lying midfielder, acting as a shield for the back four.
Javier Mascherano was a dogged midfielder, who played as a destroyer in the centre of the park. He was also known for his tactical awareness and technical ability on the ball. He formed a formidable partnership with Xabi Alonso and Steven Gerrard in Liverpool's midfield.
Mascherano made 139 appearances for Liverpool across a 3-year stint with the club. His exploits in Liverpool's midfield earned the Argentine a move to Barcelona, where he went on to win multiple trophies.
#3 Daniel Sturridge
If it wasn't for injuries, Daniel Sturridge could easily have been in the conversation for one of Liverpool's greatest strikers in the Premier League.
The Englishman came to Merseyside from Chelsea in 2013 and struck up an unbelievable partnership with a certain Uruguayan striker, Luis Suarez.
Sturridge scored 68 goals in 160 appearances for Liverpool, which included a 25-goal haul in the 2013-14 season. The Englishman also managed to become a regular in the England national team during his time at Liverpool.
Unfortunately for Sturridge, injuries ruined his sparkling career, and he found himself more often than not on the treatment table during the last few years of his Liverpool stint. The striker left Liverpool in 2019, and joined Turkish side Trabzonspor, who have since terminated his contract.
#2 Luis Suarez
When Liverpool bought Luis Suarez from Ajax in 2011, no one would have expected the striker to reach the heights he did at Anfield. However, the Uruguayan was undroppable for a good chunk of his Liverpool stint, and established himself as one of the best strikers in the world.
Suarez scored 82 goals in 133 appearances for the Reds. He won the Premier League Golden Boot and Premier League Player of the Year awards during his time at Anfield. The striker was one of the defining players for Liverpool in the 21st century and was truly phenomenal for the club.
However, the Uruguayan's career at Anfield was undermined by the fact that Liverpool only managed to win the League Cup during his time there. The striker left Liverpool for Barcelona in 2014, where he went on to cement his legacy as one of the greatest strikers of the 21st century, winning multiple trophies along the way.
#1 Virgil van Dijk
Liverpool shelled out £80 million to acquire Virgil van Dijk from Southampton in 2018, and it's fair to say that the Dutchman was worth every penny. The centre-back has become one of the premier defenders in world football.
Van Dijk's commanding presence at the back for Liverpool was key in making the club the force they are today. The arrival of the Dutchman signalled a change in Liverpool's fortunes, and helped the Reds win the UEFA Champions League and the Premier League in successive seasons.
Van Dijk has also won the Premier League Player of the Season and the UEFA Men's Player of the Year awards during his short stint at the club. At only 29, the Dutchman could lead Liverpool to more trophies in the years to come.
