“That makes it 11m in net spending and an arguably far stronger squad.”

Transfer window deadline day – live! | Barney Ronay, Barry Glendenning and Rob Bagchi | Football | guardian.co.uk.

Everyone will say that it is a lot of money but what Liverpool get out of this is anazing.

– A younger player.

– An English player which is important for European games.

– Enough cash to get a midfielder.

This is good business all round.