In addition to losing a number of midfielders to expiring contracts, Jordan Henderson and Fabinho later decided to play in the Saudi Pro League.
Liverpool is now second in the Premier League table after adding four new midfielders to the team.
In the end, everything worked out well.
Now, according to the Daily Mail, Jurgen Klopp’s side were just 24 hours away from signing a player who was considered to be “the World Cup’s best midfielder.
“. Sofyan Amrabat, a Moroccan player, was frequently linked to Liverpool during the summer transfer window.
The 27-year-old was reportedly personally phoned by Klopp in an effort to convince him to sign with Liverpool, according to the Mail.
The issue allegedly developed inside the Amrabat camp after talks were allegedly suspended for 24 hours, according to the report in United Confidential.
During this time, Liverpool made the decision to revert to Gravenberch, who at 21 was thought to be younger and more suitable for Klopp’s requirements.
In due course, Gravenberch moved to the Reds for a reported £34 Point Two Million, while Amrabat signed with Manchester United on a loan with a purchase option for £21 Point Four Million the following summer.
