Fresh from clinching a record-equalling 19th English top-flight title, Liverpool have wasted no time in reshaping Arne Slot’s squad in a bid to launch an era of Premier League dominance.
Alongside securing new contracts for veteran stars Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, the Reds have spent £260 million ($350 million) on reinforcements — and are reportedly not done yet. Two of the Bundesliga’s brightest prospects, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike, have joined to inject creativity and firepower. Jeremie Frimpong has also arrived from Germany, tasked with the formidable job of succeeding Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back, while Milos Kerkez comes in from Bournemouth as Andy Robertson’s long-term replacement at left-back.
Further defensive signings are imminent, with deals for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi and Parma’s 18-year-old centre-back Giovanni Leoni close to completion. Yet the headline pursuit is Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, whose potential move for more than £115 million would break the British transfer record.
Risk and Rarity
Liverpool were among last season’s lowest spenders, as Slot managed a smooth transition from Jürgen Klopp with impressive results. This summer’s heavy outlay has been made possible by the club’s sharp player trading, generating around £200 million from the departures of Luis Díaz, Darwin Núñez, Jarell Quansah, Caoimhín Kelleher, Alexander-Arnold, and Tyler Morton.
Such a wholesale revamp of a title-winning side is rare — Manchester City in 2019 are the only champions since 2007 to also be the Premier League’s biggest spenders. After years competing against the deep pockets of Abu Dhabi-backed City, Liverpool are now flexing their own financial strength, underpinned by years of commercial growth and disciplined ownership.
