One of the hallmarks of the John W Henry era at Liverpool has been success in the transfer market.
Having learned from early mistakes like Mario Balotelli, Liverpool have enjoyed more victories than defeats since then.
Astute recruits Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Alisson helped Jurgen Klopp build a team to win every major competition.
But that carefully-established reputation is in danger of imploding after an awful week for Liverpool's transfer chiefs.
If missing out on Moises Caicedo to Chelsea was a major blow, to suffer exactly the same fate with their next target, Romeo Lavia, would be hugely embarrassing.