10 most expensive signings by Liverpool

3) Andy Carroll - €41m

Carroll had a tough time adjusting to Liverpool

On transfer deadline day, Andy Carroll became one of Liverpool’s most expensive signings in the January of 2011. The player had experienced relegation with Newcastle and was the driving force behind their promotion back to the Premier League the following season, topping the goal charts. The former Magpies striker arrived with a notable reputation on Merseyside, of being an aerial threat and a consistent goal-scorer.

Carroll scored some crucial goals for Liverpool, mainly en route to his first trophy in 2012 - the Carling Cup – and others in the FA Cup, notably the winner against Everton at Wembley in the semi-final. However, he wasn’t as prolific in front of the net for the Reds as he was at Newcastle.

With the emergence of Suárez’s firepower combined with the acquisition of Daniel Sturridge, Carroll was deemed surplus to requirements during Brendan Rodgers’ time in charge at the club. He was loaned out to West Ham during 2012/13, and after an impressive spell with the Londoners, the move was made permanent.