10 most expensive signings by Liverpool

2) Sadio Mané - €41.2m

Senegalese international Mané is expected to provide pace and width on the wings.

It is common for expensive signings to be usually greeted by fans with cheer as an indicator of their appreciation of their club’s player pursuits. The same, however, may not be applicable wholly in the case of Mané’s transfer to Liverpool, with him being their fifth signing from the Saints. It is important to note, though, that Mané arrives with the backing of Klopp, who in turn indicated that he has the first and last word on all transfers at Liverpool.

The Senegalese international is expected to inject pace and goal threat in a fairly inconsistent Reds side. Also, at a club woefully short of wide players, Mané’s transfer is seen as a shrewd move by Klopp, despite the significant transfer outlay involved. The former Saints man can play on both wings and is seen as a creator and scorer of goals.

He recorded 21 goals and 11 assists for Southampton in the Premier League during his two years at the club, making him an entity to look forward to under the stewardship of Klopp.