Manchester United fans watched their side finish second in the Premier League last season while bitter rivals Liverpool finished fourth, but reached the final of the Champions League and appeared to have a much more enjoyable campaign.
Jurgen Klopp’s high-tempo style is in stark contrast to Jose Mourinho’s dour approach, which has bored Red Devils fans while the German has been thrilling the Anfield crowd.
It would also appear that the contrast between the clubs has made Liverpool a more attractive destination for potential new recruits and the Reds are certainly splashing the cash to take full advantage.
The latest player Klopp has gone big for is Alisson, the Brazilian international goalkeeper who plays his club football for Roma – who Liverpool overcame in the Champions League semi-finals last season.
Klopp has reportedly had a world-record bid for the stopper accepted but United fans have been keen to remind the manager of their bitterest rivals about how he said he would be different in the transfer market, even if he had the money to spend…
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