Virgil van Dijk ‘s move was announced on December 27, 2017 but the Dutchman could only formally join on New Year’s Day, with it now seven years since he made his arrival. He has made 294 appearances, won eight trophies, finished runner-up for the Ballon d’Or and now captains Liverpool. That’s £75 million well spent.

Real Madrid have been rebuffed in their opening move to sign Alexander-Arnold, who is out of contract at the end of the season and free to speak to foreign clubs from January 1. Liverpool have no interest in selling Alexander-Arnold in January and,