Liverpool have never really signed already established big name marquee players even when they were regularly in Europe/CL. it's never really been their style. they have had players who became recognized as world class talents during their time at the club (Suárez, Alonso, Mascherano, Torres) and then sold them for a profit and they have had very good players like Hyypiä, Hamann, Maxi Rodríguez etc etc but have never really gone in with a massive bid for an already widely known star name.
people can try and disrespect as much as they want but they still have a massive worldwide fanbase, a glorious history and are currently competing in the modern era on their own terms. how they are still anywhere near the likes of Man City, Chelsea, Man Utd etc. is beyond me! fair play to them.
personally i predict them continuing to surprise people next season.