Liverpool found themselves in an entirely different position this time last year on deadline day.
Injuries to key personnel in defence left the Reds desperately searching for reinforcements at the eleventh hour, which ended with two new faces being added to the ranks.
The permanent arrival of Ben Davies from Preston North End and loan signing of Ozan Kabak from Schalke
DEADLINE DAY LIVE: Fabio Carvalho deadline day latest, Takumi Minamino 'complication', Divock Origi claim
READ MORE : January transfer window closing time - Key deadline day details for Liverpool
Marseille defender Duje Caletta-Car and Sven Botman of Lille were two other names mentioned as possible targets, though deals for either player failed to materialise.
Although Davies and Kabak were recruited to solve the growing injury crisis at the club, they were not utilised as often as anticipated.
Instead, Nat Phillips and Rhys Williams formed an unlikely duo to help fire the team into the Champions League places to salvage the 2020/21 season.
Fast forward 12 months, however, the dynamic has shifted entirely.
Jurgen Klopp's side have already wrapped up the £49million transfer of Porto winger Luis Diaz and are now plotting a late swoop for Fulham midfielder Fabio Carvalho.
The ECHO understands that a £5m bid has been tabled for the 19-year-old
The Reds have been monitoring Carvalho's situation for some time and believe they can offer him a clear pathway to the first team in the long term.
Should an agreement be reached, this would represent a hugely successful end to window for Liverpool as they look to continue strengthening the side.
Liverpool supporters have been quick to point out the change in approach on show in 2022 compared to last year, as shown from social media reactions below.
