Damien Comolli's Liverpool signings - in pictures

The Frenchman joined the Reds as a director of football strategy in November 2010, moving to a redefined role in March last year and, during his time at the club, oversaw the purchase of a number of big-fee players Photograph: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

Luis Suarez (from Ajax, January 2011) £22.8million Joined Liverpool on the final day of the transfer window. He has been a success on the pitch but at a cost. The eight-match ban he received for racially abusing Patrice Evra damaged Liverpool's reputation and that of Kenny Dalglish, whose robust defence of the striker seemed ill-advised, and ultimately backfired Photograph: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

Andy Carroll (from Newcastle, January 2011) £35m Another deadline-day transfer and one that didn't just raise eyebrows, but pretty much ensured the collective sound of dropping jaws accompanied the move. An English record transfer fee was paid for the striker, who impressed for half a season at Newcastle, but did not appear to fit the footballing ethos at Dalglish's Liverpool. Has struggled to hold down a first-team place, never mind score goals – his sell-on value has surely dropped dramatically, despite him being only 23 years old. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Jordan Henderson (from Sunderland, summer 2011) £16m Has looked neat and tidy at times but has struggled to make an impact at Anfield either on the right or in the centre of midfield. There is hope at Liverpool that his age, 21, means he may still develop as the club hopes but his pricetag has put an unhelpful weight on young shoulders Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Charlie Adam (from Blackpool, summer 2011) £7.5m A player for whom the price probably matches the ability. Had a good start to his Liverpool career but has struggled since December, giving away possession too often and conceding costly free-kicks in dangerous areas. May not play until next season, having damaged knee ligaments Photograph: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

Stewart Downing (from Aston Villa, summer 2011) £20m Liverpool desperately needed a left winger in the summer and paid a premium for one. Was brought in as the supply line for Andy Caroll but the two, bizarrely, have rarely played together. Has only a handful of assists this season and only two goals, both in the FA Cup. At 27 he should be reaching his peak but he has looked like a player who may already have passed it Photograph: Dave Howarth/PA Archive

José Enrique (from Newcastle, summer 2011) £7m Probably the most successful signing for his price. Had a fantastic start to the season and continued his good form into the new year. Since February his form has suffered but this may be down to injuries in Liverpool's defence and the lack of a consistent partner on the left wing Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Sebastián Coates (from Nacional, summer 2011) £7m A player signed for the future. Has made only a handful of starts and has been hit and miss. Impressive at Chelsea, poor at Stoke, and at QPR he scored a stunning bicycle kick but was then caught out of position as Liverpool let their lead slip and went down 3-2. At 21 it is still too early to judge him Photograph: Andrew Winning/Reuters

Alexander Doni (from Roma) Free A regular at Roma, the goalkeeper was brought in as back-up to Pepe Reina. In his two starts he failed to deal with a cross that led to an Aston Villa goal at Anfield and was sent off at Ewood Park against Blackburn Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA

Craig Bellamy (from Manchester City) Free The 32-year-old has been a roaring success in his second spell at the club. Cost nothing and his committed displays have impressed fans whenever he has been called upon. Dalglish would probably have liked to play him more, but concern over his knees means he has had to be used sparingly Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters