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Winners and losers of the Deadline day: Manchester City the big loser

By Taras Tataryn

SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - JULY 11: Naby Keita of Salzburg in action during the pre-season match for the 3rd place between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Southampton FCas part of the Audi Quattro Cup 2015 at Red Bull Arena on July 11, 2015 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images)
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - JULY 11: Naby Keita of Salzburg in action during the pre-season match for the 3rd place between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Southampton FCas part of the Audi Quattro Cup 2015 at Red Bull Arena on July 11, 2015 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Johannes Simon/Getty Images) /
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Loser: Liverpool

BURNLEY, ENGLAND – JANUARY 14: Virgil van Dijk of Southampton arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Burnley and Southampton at Turf Moor on January 14, 2017 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
BURNLEY, ENGLAND – JANUARY 14: Virgil van Dijk of Southampton arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Burnley and Southampton at Turf Moor on January 14, 2017 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) /

Bear with me a bit on this one. This is a rating based on deadline day dealings, not the overall transfer window. I thought the Reds were relatively successful overall, with the splash signing of Naby Keita (although they won’t get him until next summer), the signing of speedster Salah, and a back-up, true left back. However, in key positions (CB), they were unable to replenish. VVD they had been rumored to sign in what seemed like forever. However, they failed on that front. Additionally, with Coutinho looking to leave, they have not signed a replacement (until next summer at least) and do not have depth in this position.