An experienced pro, Jorginho might have been the style of player to bring some more stability to Liverpool’s shaky midfield. There have been further examples throughout the January transfer window with Nottingham Forest surprisingly winning the race for Brazil talent Danilo while Wolves brought in Pablo Sarabia for just £4.4m.
Liverpool’s argument could also be that none of them are significant upgrades on what they have already got on the club. But United and Arsenal particularly realised there was an issue area they needed solving in January and swiftly acted to repair it.
Higher deals are all the time available in the summertime, but striking the fitting move in January might be the difference between a successful second half of the season and never. Now, Liverpool could have to hope that Klopp in some way manages to get his midfield options back firing on all cylinders quickly to show things around before the expected overhaul happens this summer.
