With Ian Rush heading for Italy, Kenny Dalglish needed a new strike force and the signing of John Barnes would prove to be an absolute masterstroke.

During his time with Watford, the England winger had shown Liverpool glimpses of his undoubted talent.

His goal for the Three Lions against Brazil at the Maracana in 1984 has earned legendary status, and Dalglish knew the capture could transform his attack.

Rush might have gone, but a new exciting era at Anfield was about to begin.