Only a long-term injury issue could have forced Jürgen Klopp to reconsider his stance that the Reds’ squad did not need adding to this month.
And with the likes of Joe Gomez, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on the comeback trail, his options are set to be boosted significantly in the coming weeks without signings.
That leaves a couple of potential exits to be wrapped up, with a Ben Woodburn loan departure the most likely.
The Welshman’s disappointing stay at Sheffield United was brought to an early end this month, but it is thought that Hull City are keen to snare him until the end of the season.