Liverpool’s acquisition of Ben Davies from Preston North has undoubtedly raised a few eyebrows across the football world.
Opinion on the signing is divided, with some fans suggesting it could be an inspired bit of business while others are questioning Liverpool’s sanity.
We take a closer look at whether a player with 129 appearances in the Championship under his belt can make the step up to the Premier League.
Links with other teams
Davies was close to signing for Celtic before Liverpool made their move. He had also been linked with Sheffield United, Burnley and Bournemouth – heady stuff.