Missing out on a signing can often be a bitter pill to swallow.Should that individual enjoy success elsewhere, clubs are left with a sense of frustration for failing to finalise a deal. But that's not always the case.There are plenty examples of transfers clubs have benefited from missing out on, with a better option presenting itself further down the line. READ MORE: Liverpool fans in shock as Michael Edwards set to 'step down' as sporting director In Liverpool's case, there have been cases of regret and relief in the past 12 months. Here is a look back at five players the club were unable to secure the services of during this period.Jamal LewisLiverpool saw a £10million bid rejected by Norwich City for left-back Jamal Lewis last summer as the club sought back-up for Andy Robertson.The Reds instead turned their attention to Kostas Tsimikas, who made the move to Anfield in an £11.75m deal from Olympiacos.Lewis ended up leaving Carrow Road for Newcastle United, with the 23-year-old sealing a £15m switch to St James' Park.He made 26 appearances in all competitions for the Magpies last term.Timo WernerLiverpool had been tracking Werner since 2017 and were considered strong favourites to sign the German in the 2020 summer window.The Athletic claimed that Werner had held talks with Jurgen Klopp and was planning to go house-hunting in Merseyside at the end of the Bundesliga campaign, such was his expectation of a move to Anfield. But this soon changed when the Reds became unwilling to meet the £54million release clause of the German, prompting the 25-year-old to have a change of heart.Chelsea were prepared to do just that, however, and completed a deal.Werner's Stamford Bridge career to date has been mixed. Despite winning the Champions League during his first season, the signing of Romelu Lukaku has thrown his future into doubt after only one year.Ismaila SarrIsmaila Sarr was overlooked as the Reds swooped for Diogo Jota from Wolves last summer.Watford were believed to be asking for in excess of £40million for the Senegalese winger, forcing the Reds to turn their attention to a player with more Premier League experience and available at a similar price.Sarr remained at Watford and spent last season helping the Hornets regain their Premier League status.The 23-year-old remains at Vicarage Road, though has again been linked with a move to Anfield in the current window.Sign up to our free LFC newsletterGet all the latest Liverpool breaking news, team news, transfer rumours, injury updates plus analysis of what's next for the Reds.You'll also get the latest transfer talk and analysis straight to your inbox every day with our FREE email newsletter.Sign up here - it only takes a few seconds!Duje Caleta-CarMarseille defender Caleta-Car was one option considered by Klopp's side as the Reds desperately searched for defensive reinforcements in the January transfer window.With Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and Virgil van Dijk all ruled out through injury, Liverpool had no other option but to recruit in this position.The Reds ended up signing Preston's Ben Davies and Schalke defender Ozan Kabak to solve their crisis.Caleta-Car is still at Marseille.Jonathan DavidLille striker Jonathan David was the final name on a three-man attacking shortlist made up of Sarr and Jota in 2020.It was Jota who was purchased in the end, though the Canadian forward has reportedly resurfaced as a potential target for the Reds.The 21-year-old scored 13 goals in 37 league appearances last campaign to help Lille to the Ligue 1 title.He remains under contract with the French champions until 2025.Read MoreRelated ArticlesRead MoreRelated Articles