Ah, the good old Liverpool – soaring high at the top of the pile, the mid-season mark lurking just around the corner, and the January transfer window ready to pop open like a pinata at a birthday bash. But what treasures has the Reds unearthed in past winter markets, eh?

Jurgen Klopp seems to be keeping his cool, not making too much fuss about delving into the January transfer shenanigans. But let’s be real, Liverpool has a bit of a reputation for making some rather interesting moves when the winter window creaks open.

In the last eight years, Klopp has snatched up an average of one player per season during the mid-season window. The Reds even splashed the cash in the last two January transfer windows, nabbing Cody Gakpo (in 2023) and Luis Diaz (in 2022).

Now, whether we can expect another big-shot arrival in 2024 is anyone’s guess. But while we wait for the drama to unfold, let’s take a little stroll down memory lane and rank all of Liverpool’s January signings under Klopp from not-so-great to absolute crackers.

Starting from the pits, we have Ben Davies (2021). Poor Ben barely got a look-in, spending most of his time on the bench before being shipped off to Sheffield United and then to Rangers. Talk about turning a tidy profit on a player who barely broke a sweat! Looks like Michael Edwards is a bit of a wizard when it comes to deals.

Then there’s Steven Caulker (2016), who made a grand total of three appearances – all from the bench and all as an emergency striker. He didn’t score, but maybe his mere presence stirred up some magic that led to Adam Lallana’s dramatic late winner. Who knows, eh?

Ozan Kabak (2021) came next, with a rather uneventful 13 appearances for Liverpool before winding up with Norwich’s Under-23 side. Marko Grujic (2016) also had a bit of a quiet stint at Anfield, making just 16 appearances across three seasons. But hey, he did bring in some tidy profits when he was sold to Porto.

Takumi Minamino (2020) initially struggled but later found his groove, leaving Liverpool as a cult hero with his fabulous hair and top-notch performances. Cody Gakpo (2023) popped up outta nowhere with his £35m signing, and while he’s had his ups and downs, he’s a true asset to the squad.

Then we have Luis Diaz (2022), who hit the ground running and made a real impact during his first season. Virgil van Dijk (2018), though, takes the crown as the best January signing and possibly the best Klopp-era signing overall. His debut winner against Everton and subsequent trophy-laden journey speak volumes about his prowess.

So, there you have it – a roundup of Liverpool’s winter transfer capers. Some hits, some misses, and some downright legends. Who knows what surprises the next January window will bring. It’s all part of the rollercoaster ride that is football, innit?