While the front of house is not always indicative of an exhaustive approach to transfer activity, Liverpool's is a recruitment department that never pauses behind the scenes.
At a time when football at the elite level is more cut-throat than at any other time during the professional game, clubs must work harder and smarter to gain any edge.
Add in the fact that Liverpool are attempting to keep pace with more well-heeled opponents in the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and most notably Manchester City, and it becomes apparent that a slick, open-minded and honest operation is needed across all levels for the department to thrive.
