Nine players that almost signed for Liverpool - from Cristiano Ronaldo to John Terry
dailystar.co.ukJurgen Klopp has been a key pillar of their success over the course of the German's reign as manager.Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Sadio Mane have all been signed by Klopp and starred as the Reds won the Champions League and Premier League in successive seasons.
But while these players are now household names, there are several superstars who Liverpool have missed out on.These botched signings are seen through the Reds' time in the Premier League, missing out on players at the start and at the peak of their careers.
Here, Daily Star Sport looks at nine players who almost moved to Anfield.In another universe, Gareth Bale would be helping Liverpool's title challenge, rather than sitting on the bench as Real Madrid march to the La Liga title.
According to The Athletic, scouts from the Reds travelled to watch a youth game between Southampton and Bolton during the 2005/2006 season.While their original target was David McGoldrick, it was Bale who would catch the eye, with his performance leading Liverpool to make a move for him.
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