In the summer there were those who laughably thought Liverpool paid too much for Alisson
There were also camps suggesting Fabinho wasn't worth the money and Xherdan Shaqiri wasn't good enough before he came
Certainly seems like now is the time for those people to think again. All three players have been nothing short of sensational for Jurgen Klopp's side this season after moving to Anfield in the summer of 2018
Firstly, Shaqiri has been a revelation after signing for a comparably small £13
5million fee. The Swiss playmaker was Liverpool's cheapest incoming and raised a few eyebrows about just why the Reds had made the purchase
However, he has regularly been the midfield spark and his quick feet, direct attacking style and ability to hit a stinging free-kick have unquestionably proved the doubters wrong
Then, there is Fabinho. It took the Brazilian midfielder time to settle in to Premier League life but in late October made his first Premier League start and has rarely looked back since
He shields the defence, takes the ball off the toes of midfielders and thunders into challenges while dictating the play and driving Liverpool forward
He also offers something different to the rest of Klopp's engine room in the form tackles, interceptions, clearances and aerial duels all while out of possession being the Reds' new leader in the press
Fabinho's versatility and now proven ability to also play in the heart of defence, at right-back for his Brazilian national squad and in the centre of midfield has more than certainly proved his £39
3m worth. And not forgetting Alisson. The Brazilian shot-stopper signed in the summer for what was briefly a world-record transfer fee of £65m for a goalkeeper
Since arriving at Anfield he has broken a string of records and made an unbelievable start to his Reds career with his strong mentality being hailed as a reason behind why he is one of Liverpool's players of the season so far
Plus the fact that before the Crystal Palace match he had conceded just 10 goals in 22 Premier League matches and his well-documented distribution ability has been something to behold
His talent and prowess between the sticks has given Liverpool a really credible chance at winning their first ever Premier League title
Those in the aforementioned groups that believed the Reds shouldn't have signed any of those three players have been proved spectacularly wrong before the performances they have displayed and ability they have showcased
If you weren't in the groups then not to worry because all you need to know is that their transfer market value sky rocketed
CIES Football Observatory have revealed that within the space of six months, Shaqiri, Fabinho and Alisson's value has risen more than most players across the globe
The Swiss-based boffins have conducted their latest study on the rising values of players in world football which saw Shaqiri ranked third highest, Alisson coming in at seventh and Fabinho ranked eighth highest to put three Liverpool summer signings inside the top ten best transfers in terms of market value
In the summer of 2018, the Swiss midfielder was bought for a reported €14.7m; come January 15, 2019, Shaqiri was valued at €55m - a staggering €40
3m difference. Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will start in 8Cancel Play now Liverpool's number one is believed to have arrived for a €72
5m fee but is now rated at €105.6m - an enormous €33.1m rise. Fabinho - reportedly purchased for €55m is now estimated by the group's algorithm to be worth €86
5m - another massive €31.3m increase. The ability to spot talented players, even those with hefty price tags, is another testament to the work the likes of Jurgen Klopp and Michael Edwards carry out
Who do you think is Jurgen Klopp's best signing as Liverpool manager? Let us know in the comments section below
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