3. Willian
In Liverpool’s defence, Tottenham – usurpers of the Gylfi Sigurdsson and Clint Dempsey deals the summer before – were left far more red faced than the Merseysiders by Willian’s eventual transfer to Chelsea. The Reds appeared to be in pole position to sign the playmaker from Anzhi Mackhachkala, as the Russian outfit conducted a hasty fire-sale this summer.
As Liverpool fans salivated at the prospect of the Brazilian linking up with compatriot Coutinho and Luis Suarez, Spurs swooped and Willian arrived at Hotspur Way for a medical to sign a contract. Cue a phone call from Chelsea…
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