After three games, Liverpool are in obvious need of a top-class midfielder who would also be available and affordable - but they don't seem to believe there is one on the market now.
Tottenham, on the contrary, succeeded in it by signing Yves Bissouma from Brighton for just under ₤27million.
According to Liverpool legend John Barnes, Liverpool missed a trick by not going for the midfielder.
"Yves Bissouma would have been a great signing. Regardless of what actually went on, he went to Tottenham and you can see how strong Tottenham are that Yves Bissouma is now in the team," he told the Liverpool Echo.
"Now Liverpool look a bit light in midfield and the transfer window is still open but it has to make sense. Any signings have to make sense. We’re not going to panic buy.
"We’re not going to just buy someone as other clubs probably would because they feel under pressure. I think Jurgen Klopp has enough money in the bank with the fans and with people for them to still have faith in him.
"But obviously if it makes sense and there could be a player that improves us then I’m sure they’ll make that decision."
Unless Liverpool make a serious push for one player shortly, we're bound to hear constant rumours about them being interested in a few potential targets until the transfer window ends in a week's time.
