In the small world of the transfer window, there are those who make a lot of noise, sometimes for nothing concrete, and those who work silently, under the radar of the media.
The title of champion of this second category could easily go to Liverpool.
Thus, to hijack a famous advertising slogan in the 1990s, on the transfer market, the leaders of the Reds are those who talk about it the least but eat the most.
Or the better, more exactly.
Because Jurgen Klöpp is not a follower of the permanent workforce revolution.
Without thinking that we do not change a winning team, the German technician prefers to proceed in small steps.
Expertly chosen.
What has been the case so far in this summer transfer window which will end in the fall on October 5, Covid-19 obliges.
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Liverpool spend less than others, but often better
Thus, far from the 250 million euros invested by Chelsea or the probable 150 million spent by Manchester City when Pep Guardiola has got hold of the defender he is looking for so much, Liverpool has spent "only" 82 million on three players. .
That is roughly the same amount of expenses as its neighbor and hated rival Everton.
This may not seem like much for a team which will have to defend this season the title brilliantly conquered last season, after a long wait of 30 years for the fans of the Mersey club.
Unless you hit the nail on the head every time.
Head of gondola of this recruitment, Thiago Alcantara, who illuminated the Final 8 of the Champions League in his class to guide Bayern Munich to a continental triumph.
The midfielder, a formidable game organizer, was courted by just about all the big European clubs, Paris SG included.
But it was Klopp's "football appeal" that won him over, and Bayern gave in for 24 million euros since the Brazilian would not end his contract next June.
Alcantara's best with Bayern Munich (2013-2020)
“He's an incredible personality, a wonderful talent, very special, with great qualities to play in the middle. Yes, I think he's a great signing for Liverpool. ”
Mikel Arteta
Will Thiago Alcantara start this Monday night against Arsenal (9:00 p.m.) for the shock of the 3rd day of the Premier League?
Possible.
But Mikel Arteta, the Gunners coach, did not wait to praise the 29-year-old Spaniard.
“He's an incredible personality, a wonderful talent, very special, with great qualities to play in the middle.
Yes, I think he's a great signing for Liverpool. ”
A comment that is not surprising about a coach who would have liked to have him under his orders.
And just to prove him right, the former Barcelona player broke a record in the English championship from his first appearance.
Either the number of successful passes - 75 - in one period, for the one who entered the break on the Chelsea field (0-2).
A valuable rookie therefore, in an already well-stocked midfield with Jordan Henderson, the best player in the Premier League last season, Fabinho, Georginio Wijnaldum and Naby Keita.
A top-notch quintet, which offers many possibilities for Klopp although there is no guarantee yet that Wijnaldum (courted by Barca) will stay.
Diogo Jota, the missing link in attack?
The other flagship recruit is called Diogo Jota.
Purchased 45 million euros from Wolverhampton, the young 23-year-old striker shines with his versatility, which could allow him to double each of the three star attacking players Sadio Mané, Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino.
The last two seasons, the Portuguese have scored 16 Premier League goals.
Without making any noise.
As a symbol of the discreet recruitment of Liverpool who may have found the offensive link that was still lacking with the declines of Xherdan Shaqiri and the endless irregularity of Divock Origi.
Jota has the potential to get everyone to agree and become the Reds' fourth musketeer.
Finally, the Greek Konstantinos Tsimikas signed for 13 million euros from Olympiakos with the goal of being able to blow Andrew Robertson to the position of left-back.
All without losing, at least until now, a major player, which was no longer Dejan Lovren, overtaken by the emergence in central defense of Joe Gomez.
Three arrivals which in any case triggered the enthusiasm of Mané.
“I think the fans are delighted to see Thiago.
Of course, my teammates and I are particularly happy to have a player of this quality on our team.
It only makes us better.
And we can't wait to see Kostas and Diogo Jota as well, which is a very good signing for us.
They are good players and they will also take us to another level. ”
And when we think back to the level of Liverpool last season, it can be scary ...
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