Ben DAVIES

(Liverpool)

The 25-year-old centre-back’s move from Preston North End to the Premier League champions was one of January’s most unexpected transfers, not least because he had reportedly agreed to join Celtic at the end of his contract this summer.

The Reds’ defensive injury crisis saw them seal a £1.6 million deal for the Preston man – plus Ozan Kabak on loan from Schalke – on the final day of the transfer window.

Having spent his entire career in the Football League, Davies will be ready for all the physical tussles that the Premier League can throw at him, yet he is also extremely comfortable on the ball. A natural left-footer, he has regularly played full-back and could offer cover for Andy Robertson too.

It will be the stuff of fairy tales if he can seize his opportunity at one of the world’s biggest clubs.