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Phil Jones says Liverpool made a £22m signing that was better than landing Virgil van Dijk

Story byPhoto by Image Photo Agency/Getty ImagesJosh BarkerSat, January 17, 2026 at 2:44 PM UTC·2 min readLiverpool supporters probably wish they could bring in another player this January who could have the same impact as Virgil van Dijk. Van Dijk made the switch from Southampton and still stands as Liverpool’s most expensive January signing to date. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThis year, though, things have been quiet on the transfer front. While Van Dijk was a major mid-season addition back in 2018, it doesn’t look like we’ll see a repeat this time around. The Reds have often kept their spending in check during winter windows under Fenway Sports Group (FSG). And with Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi expected to move to Manchester City for over £80 million, that’s not likely to change soon. Phil Jones puts Suarez ahead of Van DijkPhoto by Julian Finney/Getty ImagesLuis Suarez is one such player.

Phil Jones says Liverpool made a £22m signing that was better than landing Virgil van Dijk

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  • The Uruguayan forward joined from Ajax in 2011, with the BBC reporting the fee at around £22.7m. When putting together a list of the best January signings for Sports Illustrated, Phil Jones placed Suarez first and Van Dijk third. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“Suarez.
  • I think he made an incredible impact.
  • The goals he scored.
  • What he did for Liverpool, you know, completely changed the way they moved,” Jones said.“Van Dijk, he’s been brilliant.
  • Pains me to put the two Liverpool players in there, but I’ve got to be honest, I think he’s been an absolute unit at the back.”Jones was asked: “More impact than Suarez if you’re going to rank them?”The ex-defender replied: “No, I think Suarez had a bigger impact.
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