Some Liverpool fans are now questioning the wisdom of continuing to support the most successful club in English football, such is their disgust at what has transpired.
But there's one person who isn't moping about the realisation Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham won't be moving to Anfield any time soon.
After all, Jurgen Klopp has plentiful experience as Reds manager of having missed out on his initial main target during the transfer window. And it often hasn't worked out particularly badly.
