The Anfield team’s transfer history records many failed contracts. Here are 10 typical names.

10. Alberto Aquilani. In 2009, Aquilani arrived at Liverpool with the hope of filling the void left by Xabi Alonso. Unfortunately, the ιnjury ruined Aquilani’s career. The Italian midfielder did not score points with coach Roy Hodgson and joined Juventus and AC Milan on loan. 

9. Charlie Adam. Adam has a skillful left hand but does not guarantee endurance in a strong environment like the Premier League. The former Scottish player made 35 appearances for Liverpool in the 2011/2012 season before joining Stoke City. 

8. Naby Keita. Keita was often sidelined by ιnjury throughout his 5 years with Liverpool. The Kop wasted £59 million on the Guinean midfielder. Last summer, Keita said goodbye to The Kop and joined Werder Bremen.

7. Fabio Borini. Borini joined the Anfield team in 2012. Borini’s first season was ruined by ιnjury. In total, the 32-year-old striker contributed two goals in 20 matches in all competitions. In the 2013/2014 season, Borini joined Sunderland on loan.

6. Sean Dundee. In 1998, Liverpool spent 2 million pounds to buy Dundee to replace Robbie Fowler who was out due to ιnjury. Contrary to expectations, Dundee experienced a forgettable time at Anfield with only 3 appearances before being sold to Stuttgart.

5. Andriy Voronin. In 2008, Voronin arrived at Liverpool for free. The former Ukrainian striker has only 6 goals in 40 matches. The Kop’s failed contract. 

4. El Hadji Diouf. Diouf had an outstanding performance with Senegal at the 2002 World Cup. However, that did not help him have a peak career in Liverpool. Diouf has 6 goals in 79 appearances for The Kop.

3. Andy Carroll. Liverpool spent 35 million pounds, owning Carroll with the goal of replacing Fernando Torres. In fact, the English striker caused great disappointment with 11 goals in 58 matches. In the summer of 2012, Carroll arrived at West Ham on loan.

2. Mario Balotelli. In 2014, Balotelli joined Liverpool with the expectation of replacing Luis Suarez. Unfortunately, the Italian player disappointed with only 4 goals in 28 matches. A year later, Balotelli joined AC Milan on loan.

1. Paul Konchesky. In 2010, Paul joined Liverpool after outstanding performances at Fulham. The English left-back played for just one season before leaving The Kop.