Liverpool's long-running links with a World Cup winner and £53m star that never happened

According to Mirror Football, Liverpool have a track record of being involved in transfer sagas that stretch on for years. The latest reminder concerns a World Cup winner and a £53m-rated star who were both repeatedly linked with a move to Anfield, yet never ended up signing.

The report highlights how the club have often been used as a name to attract attention or have simply been unable to get deals over the line. While Liverpool have made some high-profile signings over the years, these particular targets remained out of reach.

For supporters, such long-running links have become a familiar part of the transfer windows. Whether the players themselves were keen on a move or the speculation was purely media-driven, the result was the same: no transfer.

As the Reds continue to plan for the future, the Mirror Football piece serves as a reminder that not every drawn-out pursuit ends with a new arrival. Fans can keep up with all the latest highlights and transfer news on this site.