Liverpool had been linked with Jose Fonte, who signed for West Ham instead. Should they have made a move?
Liverpool have made a habit of buying from Southampton in recent seasons, but have they let the biggest bargain of the lot go?
At the weekend West Ham clinched the signing of centre-back Jose Fonte, for a fee The BBC report was just £8 million.
Southampton’s Jose Fonte
Liverpool had been linked with signing Fonte just a week earlier, with The Mirror speculating the Reds could seek to bolster their defence by bringing in the wantaway defender.
Fonte may be 33, but in the short term, he could have given Liverpool a big boost as they seek to close the gap on league leaders Chelsea and secure a top four place.
Defence has been a weak area for Liverpool all season, and Fonte’s performances for Southampton in recent seasons and for Euro 2016 champions Portugal has demonstrated he is a very capable defender.
Swansea City’s Fernando Llorente scores their second goal
Right on cue, Liverpool suffered a shock defeat at home to strugglers Swansea City at the weekend, shipping three goals in the process.
Fonte may have not been the headline grabbing name Liverpool may want to solve their backline problems, nor is youth on his side, but he could have been a very smart signing.
Already supporters are questioning Jurgen Klopp’s decision not to sign the veteran, and wondering if the club has made a mistake.
Here is a look at how fans reacted on Twitter to Fonte’s move to West Ham…
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