Where does Mo Salah rank in Liverpools top 10 signings of the Premier League era?
On June 22, 2017, the Egyptian King arrived on Merseyside for 43.9 million from Roma  and he hasnt looked back since. Salah has scored 125 goals in just 203 appearances for Liverpool, not to mention becoming a world, European and English champion along the way. Heres how we rank the top 10, taking into account a mixture of talent, influence, longevity and silverware  10. Roberto Firmino  Appearances: 292  Goals: 87  Honours: Premier League, Champions League, Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup  Philippe Coutinho comes close to making the cut, but his compatriot Roberto Firmino pips him due to more appearances and trophies. The Brazilian has led the line in hugely intelligent fashion for Liverpool, dropping deep, working hard and producing moments of memorable skill. Granted, there have been signs that Firmino could be in decline over the past 18 months, but without him, Salah and Sadio Mane would never have been as effective. Considering he is often criticised for his lack of goals, a near one-in-three ratio is still a solid return, too, before adding in everything else he brings to the side. 9. Jordan Henderson  Appearances: 392  Goals: 30  Honours: Premier League, Champions League, League Cup, Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup  The thought of Jordan Henderson making this list back in the early 2010s was an unfathomable one, given his early struggles at Liverpool. The midfielder has gone on to enjoy one of the great stories at Anfield, however, maturing into a legendary captain who has lifted both the Premier League and Champions League. Not only that, but Hendersons longevity stands out, with only Steven Gerrard lasting longer as captain in the post-war era. Most importantly, though, Liverpools selfless leader is a top-class footballer  someone of Jurgen Klopps stature would have given up on him a long time ago if he wasnt. 8. Xabi Alonso  Appearances: 210  Goals: 19  Honours: Champions League, FA Cup, UEFA Super Cup  Few signings have looked so influential immediately for Liverpool than Xabi Alonso, who enjoyed five sparkling years at Anfield. One of the great playmakers of his generation, the Spaniard secured Champions League glory in his first season and was a metronomic presence who allowed Gerrard off the leash. There are some who claim that Alonsos time at Liverpool has become overrated  he did experience the odd dip  but he was a world-class player who improved those around him. In terms of vision and effortlessness on the ball, not many Reds players can compete with him. 7. Alisson  Appearances: 130  Goals: 1  Honours: Premier League, Champions League, Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup  To win trophies over a sustained period you need an elite goalkeeper, and Alisson is exactly that. Following Loris Karius nightmare in Kyiv, the 28-year-old swiftly arrived from Roma and has been one of the stars of the Klopp era. On top form, there arguably isnt a better keeper in the world and his ability to make everything look simple is part of his greatness. That West Brom winner late last season was the icing on the cake, in what could end up viewed as one of the most dramatic Liverpool goals of all time. 6. Fernando Torres  Appearances: 142  Goals: 81  Honours: N/A  In terms of superstar signings, few felt bigger than Fernando Torres when he strutted into Liverpool with his enviable looks and outrageous talent back in 2007. It took no time for El Nino to become the new darling of the Kop and there was a short period when he was the best striker in world football, bagging 33 goals in his debut season. A total of 81 strikes in 142 matches speaks volumes about how ruthless Torres was, and the only shame is that he was injury-plagued and eventually left for Chelsea. Those wounds have largely healed now, though, and you can appreciate him for the sensation that he was. 5. Sami Hyypia  Appearances: 464  Goals: 35  Honours: Champions League, UEFA Cup, FA Cup x2, League Cup x2, UEFA Super Cup x2  When it comes to bargain buys, Sami Hyypia is one of the best in Liverpools long and successful history. Costing just 2.5 million from Willem II in 1999, the giant Finn ended up edging towards 500 appearances for the Reds, winning two major European honours, as well as a couple of FA Cups and League Cups apiece. A true leader whose lack of pace was hidden by immaculate positional sense and aerial dominance, Hyypia was a huge player under both Gerard Houllier and Rafa Benitez. One of the best centre-backs to have played at Anfield. 4. Sadio Mane  Appearances: 218  Goals: 97  Honours: Premier League, Champions League, Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup  Football fans memories can be short, but a below-par 2020/21 season for Mane should not affect his reputation one bit. Liverpools No. 10 still feels like one of the most significant signings Klopp has ever made  a kickstarter early into his reign  maturing from a very good player to a world-class one over the past five years. A true warrior who is almost unplayable on his day, it was Mane who dragged the Reds to Premier League glory more than any other player in 2019/20. Add to that his loveable, almost childlike personality and his connection with the fans, and you have a special footballer. 3. The Uruguayan was agonisingly close to inspiring the Reds to the title in 2013/14, producing an all-time great individual season that bordered on genius. Suarez had his problems that shouldnt be condoned, but from a purely footballing perspective, he was unrivalled at times. He actually cost less than Andy Carroll at the time, which is ludicrous, and he is arguably the best player of the last decade  if you take away Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. 2. Virgil van Dijk  Appearances: 130  Goals: 13  Honours: Premier League, Champions League, Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup  Had Virgil van Dijk not missed seven months of action last season through injury, he would have every chance of coming in at No. 1. He just misses out, but thats not playing down the incredible influence he has had at Liverpool. Van Dijks arrival immediately saw the Reds go up a significant level and he helped them reach the Champions League final within five months of joining. He went one better the following year and then clinched the league title, producing some of the most dominant centre-back performances witnessed anywhere over the past 20 years, with no faults to his game. Van Dijk is ultimately Liverpools most important player, as highlighted by their huge struggles without him, and he could already be the clubs best-ever central defender. 1. Mohamed Salah  Appearances: 203  Goals: 125  Honours: Premier League, Champions League, Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup  For all the monstrous dominance of Van Dijk, the genius of Suarez and the quality of everyone else mentioned, Salah has to top the pile. These last four years have seen him score at such a freakish rate and break so many records  he is also the third-fastest Liverpool player ever to reach 100 goals  and he has become a global superstar. A born winner with an astonishing knack of finding the net and endlessly getting into good positions, Salah remains criminally underrated from the outside looking in. Van Dijk pushes the Egpytian close, but no signing in the Premier League era has enjoyed his level of impact. Heres hoping there are many more goals and trophies to come.