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Nathan Ridley

Liverpool lose 4 players and sign 1 star as January transfer window closes

Liverpool may have not been the busiest Premier League club in the January transfer window but the Reds certainly made a splash.

The men from the red half of Merseyside only brought one player to Anfield, spending £50million on Porto winger Luis Diaz.

The 25-year-old Colombia international boosts Jurgen Klopp 's chances of getting his hands on three trophies this season, with Liverpool well in the race to win the Champions League and in the final of the Carabao Cup against Chelsea.

And do not count out the Reds' chances of chasing down Manchester City in the Premier League.

So, now that deadline day is over, Klopp can assess his new-look squad after one arrival and four departures.

Join the debate! How would you sum up Liverpool's January transfer window? Let us know your thoughts below.

Diaz was Liverpool's only signing and cost £50m (DeFodi Images via Getty Images)


Unfortunately for Liverpool, their deadline-day pursuit of Fulham starlet Fabio Carvalho fell through, despite the two clubs agreeing a deal.

However, the Reds will be confident of bringing him in when the summer window rolls around.

Incomings

Luis Diaz - Porto, £50m

Outgoings

Tony Gallacher - St. Johnstone, released

Morgan Boyes - Livingston, released

Liam Hughes - Stalybridge Celtic, loan

Nathaniel Phillips - Bournemouth, loan

Liverpool announced the signing of Diaz on Sunday, with Klopp telling his club's website : "I could not be happier that we've been able to get this deal done and bring Luis to Liverpool.

"I have always been a believer in only signing players in January if you would want to sign them in the summer, and that's very much the case with Luis.

"He is an outstanding player and someone we've been tracking for a very long time.

"We believe he has everything needed to fit into our way and adapt to the Premier League, both physically and mentally. He is a player who is hungry for success and knows you have to fight to get what you want.

"He is a fighter, no doubt. He’s a skilful team player who has always the goal in mind."

The Reds boss added: "Luis is a player we believe will make us better now and in the future. He is the player we really wanted and they’ve made it happen, so I am very happy.

This team deserved to add quality and when we played against Luis earlier this season, we saw what a danger he is, how fast he is and how his mentality was to help his team.

"We know Porto is an outstanding club who nurture players in the best possible way and provide a brilliant football education. They are a class club and, I have to say, have been tough negotiators."

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