Former teammates also took the opportunity to express their emotions in, you guessed it, emoji form…
Fortunately the misery of Roofe’s departure may be eased before the window slams shut.
The latest rumours circulating suggest that Marcelo Bielsa is in the market for a certain young talent by the name of Ryan Kent, who returned to Liverpool this summer after a spell under Steven Gerrard at Rangers but will be allowed to leave on a permanent basis if the price is right.
Not sure many will be complaining about that exchange.
According to the reliable BBC Sport journalist David Ornstein, Leeds are also in the race to sign Eddie Nketiah on loan.
Potentially exciting times ahead if the Whites can get both deals over the line.
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