Realistically, there are no other forwards of that level available

The summer was the time to buy a forward – and Liverpool not only sold their best one but they bought a dud in to replace him.

Not ideal for Brendan Rodgers really, who now has to come to terms with the fact that there are very few options for him to chose from – or who will want to move to Merseyside.

Higuain might see this as a stepping stone to another club but at least the Reds would have him for a couple of seasons while they searched for an alternative.