Despite signing one of Serie A's brightest talents of last season, The Reds hit stumbling block after stumbling block with a number of their top targets becoming seemingly unattainable additions.
Virgin Van Djik, Southampton Captain looked en route to Anfield, but reports of unsportsmanlike conduct threw a spanner in the works as Southampton refused to sell, halting the much needed reinforcement.
Following the Dutchman's heartbreaking rejection was Naby Kieta who, just like the centre-back was viewed as an important figure at his club Red Bull Liepzig, who with a major season ahead of them including Champions League football put up a barrier to the Premier League club.
With just Salah and back-up left back Andrew Robertson coming into the squad so far, the sense of disillusionment grew within the Reds' faithful and intensified following a 2-2 draw with Watford on the opening day of the season.
Despite improvements in results, most notably a 4-0 thrashing of Arsenal on Sunday, and Champions League qualification secured, the belief that reinforcements were still required has remained but Liverpool answered their critics and have since reinstalled confidence within Jurgen Klopp's men.
The recent announcement that midfielder Kieta will be linking up with The Reds next season following a £48m agreement has come as a surprise, with Liverpool finally tearing down the red tape to land their man; albeit with him not figuring in plans until a year later however.
In spite of this, fans on social media have seen this as a positive step with, Fenway Sports Group finally splashing the cash they have been patiently saving, but is there more in store on Merseyside?
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| FSG - ready to splash the cash? (image: verocom) |
With one transfer that looked off limits now secured, the rumours surrounding another once impending figure may be back on as the transfer window draws to a close in two days time.
Van Djik has made it clear regarding his lack of intention to feature for The Saints this season, but Mauricio Pellegrini may finally cave in to the idea of selling his captain as he frantically searches for a replacement over the next 48-hours.
While this is surely a clear sign of moving forward, there is yet another duo of players that may be on their way to Anfield, with Thomas Lemar a target that has been once again blocked off, with AS Monaco refusing to sell after already losing Benjamin Mendy, Bernado Silva (Manchester City), Tiemoue Bakayoko (Chelsea).
The Reds have already had a bid of £65m rejected but are believed to be planning an improved offer of around £75m, for the 21-year-old who has scored 20-goals in his career so far, from 130 games.
Arsenal midfielder Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain is a player who is attempting to force through a move to Anfield, after rejecting a switch to last years League champions following a £40m bid, with the 24-year-old English International rejecting a contract extension at the Emirates.
With a number of players interested in a move to Merseyside, excitement is back, and with Champions League group stages set to begin in mid-September, there is a buzz of the big-time for Klopp and co.
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