Liverpool’s 25 Most Expensive Signings Of All Time

Liverpool had to wait 30 years to finally reclaim the Premier League crown in 2020, but it wasn’t for a lack of trying.

Over the years, the Reds built insanely expensive squads able to go toe-to-toe with Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United and, more recently, the tonnes-of-money Manchester City and Chelsea have been bringing to the table.

While many were accusing Pep Guardiola of lavish spending during his trophy-laden ten-year stint at Man City, Jurgen Klopp and his predecessors had somehow gone unnoticed.

However, Liverpool’s list of the ten most expensive acquisitions shows Klopp, Arne Slot and others have splashed out monstrous figures to keep up with the rest of the Premier League elite.

Below are the 25 most expensive Liverpool signings of all time. Let’s see how they’ve panned out.

#25 Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – €38m (Arsenal, 2017)

Oxlade-Chamberlain rose to prominence at Arsenal, and in 2017, he joined Liverpool as an established Premier League star who was supposed to become one of the pillars of Klopp’s team.

However, recurring fitness problems prevented the versatile forward from fulfilling his potential at Anfield.

Despite being part of the squad that won the UEFA Champions League and the Premier League in consecutive seasons, he left Merseyside as a flop.

#24 Victor Munoz – €40m (Osasuna, 2026)

One of Andoni Iraola’s first signings since taking over from Slot arrives with plenty of promise after an impressive breakout season at Osasuna, which earned him a place in Spain’s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.

Munoz graduated from Real Madrid’s academy in 2024, but after failing to secure regular first-team football at the Santiago Bernabeu, he left Spain’s capital to sign for Pamplona outfit last summer.

He has now made a quantum leap, and only time will tell whether he is ready for the pressure that comes with representing the Reds.

#23 Ibrahima Konate – €40m (RB Leipzig, 2021)

Konate took his time to settle in the new environment, making just 11 league appearances in his first season in England, but still won the domestic cup double to start off his Liverpool career.

After an extended period of adaptation, the Frenchman became one of the club’s defensive cornerstones, alongside Virgil van Dijk, establishing himself as an indispensable cog in Klopp’s well-oiled machine.

However, he is now part of the Liverpool past, having joined Madrid as a free agent after his contract expired this summer.

#22 Ryan Gravenberch – €40m (Bayern Munich, 2023)

Like Konate, Gravenberch had a relatively quiet start to life at Anfield, but after fully adjusting to the new setting, he has developed into one of Liverpool’s most influential stars.

Blessed with exceptional composure on the ball and the ability to dictate the tempo, the Dutchman has become an indispensable figure in the Reds’ engine room under two different managers.

His status should not change even after Iraola’s appointment.

#21 Jeremie Frimpong – €40m (Bayer Leverkusen, 2025)

Frimpong was a demon during his time at Bayer Leverkusen, and no one can blame Slot for believing he could be a long-term solution for the right wing after Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure.

However, the Dutch wing-back faltered in his first Premier League season, casting doubt on his future at the club. Perhaps the managerial change will be what he needs to turn his fortunes around.

One thing’s certain – another underwhelming campaign would likely spell the end of his Liverpool career.

#20 Andy Carroll – €41m (Newcastle United, 2011)

Liverpool were frantically looking for a proven goal-scorer to replace Fernando Torres, who had joined Chelsea that year, and their search ended with a club-record signing of Carroll.

Carroll had thrived at Newcastle United, but the pressure of becoming the most expensive British footballer at the time got the better of one of the most controversial English players of his generation.  

It took the Reds a year to realise their mistake as they shipped Carroll out on loan to West Ham United in 2012 before selling him permanently the following summer.

#19 Roberto Firmino – €41m (TSG Hoffenheim, 2015)

It would be fair to say that Firmino redefined a ‘false nine’ role.

Though Brendan Rodgers wasn’t overly enthusiastic about his arrival from Hoffenheim, Klopp fully embraced the skilled Brazilian’s talents, making him one of the most fundamental parts of his golden era.

Paired with the likes of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, Firmino was part of one of the most lethal frontlines in European football, racking up 111 goals and 76 assists in 362 appearances for the Reds.

He left his beloved Anfield in 2023 to move to Saudi Arabia as a club icon.

#18 Sadio Mane – €41.2m (Southampton, 2016)

Only a year after signing Firmino, Liverpool splashed out €41.2m to take Mane away from Southampton in another history-defining deal.

His devastating speed and dribbling ability transformed him into one of the fiercest left-wingers in the Premier League, helping him become a fan favourite.

The Senegalese forward left the Reds in 2022 to sign for Bayern, but his legacy at Anfield will live on.

#17 Mohamed Salah – €42m (AS Roma, 2017)

Salah, the last member of Klopp’s standout attacking trident, wasn’t just the final piece of the puzzle. His transfer may have raised a few eyebrows, but he has gone on to silence his doubters in the most unexpected fashion.

In addition to winning everything there was to win with the Merseyside giants, Salah became the club’s third-leading scorer with 257 in 442 appearances, helping Klopp and Slot rewrite Liverpool’s history books.

Now that his remarkable stint at Anfield has come to an end, there’s little doubt that the Egyptian superstar cemented his place among Liverpool’s all-time greats.

#16 Alexis Mac Allister – €42m (Brighton, 2023)

Mac Allister joined Liverpool from Brighton & Hove Albion as part of a major midfield overhaul in 2023, even though he wasn’t Klopp’s first-choice acquisition, given that the German was desperate to land his teammate, Moises Caicedo.

Beaten to the punch by Chelsea, Liverpool wasted no time securing the Argentine’s services in what many had regarded as a panic buy at the time, but in reality, it was a blessing in disguise.

Over the past three years, Mac Allister has gone from an underrated signing to one of Liverpool’s most dependable performers, nailing down the starting berth as his own.

#15 Cody Gakpo – €42m (PSV Eindhoven, 2023)

Despite Liverpool’s tendency to keep a low profile during January transfer windows, they made a rare exception in 2023 by paying PSV Eindhoven around €42m to lure Gakpo away from his homeland.

Although even the most loyal Reds fans wouldn’t go as far as to label the Dutch forward as a spectacular signing, few would argue he has been anything less than a success.

To his credit, he had to live in the shadow of Salah, but now that it’s no longer the case, he finally has the chance to step into the spotlight.

#14 Diogo Jota – €44.7m (Wolverhampton Wanderers, 2020)

Diogo Jota’s name will forever hold a special place in Liverpool’s history, though for heartbreaking reasons.

He arrived at Anfield shortly after Liverpool lifted their first Premier League title in 2020 and quickly became a fan favourite thanks to his clinical finishing and tireless work ethic.

Despite frequent injury setbacks, Jota remained a vital member of the squad, helping the Reds secure their second Premier League crown in 2025.

Tragically, he lost his life in a car accident in the summer of 2025.

#13 Fabinho – €45m (AS Monaco, 2018)

To say Fabinho’s contribution to Liverpool’s early success under Klopp flew under the radar would be an epic understatement.

He wasn’t a flashy performer like some of the aforementioned magicians, but his ability to break up opposition attacks and shield the backline made him indispensable to Klopp’s system.

Liverpool’s spending spree in the wake of his departure in 2023 perhaps best illustrated the void he left behind.

#12 Christian Benteke – €46.5m (Aston Villa, 2015)

Rodgers insisted on Benteke’s arrival and finally convinced the Reds chiefs to part with €46.5m in 2015, and in doing so, he orchestrated one of the worst pieces of business in the club’s modern history.

The Northern Irish manager would soon come to regret this decision, but it was too little too late, as Liverpool sacked him before he had the chance to justify the investment.

Benteke was shown the door at the end of what was a disastrous season for him and the club.

#11 Milos Kerkez – €46.9m (Bournemouth, 2025)

With Andy Robertson past his prime and heavily linked with a summer exit, Liverpool had little choice but to reinforce the left-back position, resulting in Kerkez’s big-money arrival from Bournemouth.

The Hungarian had been nothing short of exceptional at Bournemouth, and it didn’t take long for him to dislodge the Scottish star from the starting line-up, only for his performances to decline over the course of the 2025/26 campaign.

Now that Robertson is no longer in the picture, it’s time for Kerkez to show what he’s made of.

#10 Luis Diaz – €49m (Porto, 2022)

As Klopp’s formidable attack started to fall apart, Diaz emerged as the perfect addition to breathe new life into the club’s ambitious project, and the Reds acted quickly in January 2022.

Having seen their summer bid rejected by Porto, Liverpool intensified their pursuit during the winter transfer window and eventually got the deal over the line, signing a top player at the peak of his powers.

While a lack of clinical finishing occasionally frustrated the Reds faithful, Diaz’s direct style, explosive pace and ability to create something out of nothing quickly established him as one of the best Premier League wingers.

#9 Naby Keita – €60m (RB Leipzig, 2018)

Even Klopp had to make a mistake every now and then. Keita, who arrived from Leipzig for an eye-watering €60m in 2018, was expected to become the heartbeat of the German’s midfield but instead endured a frustrating spell on Merseyside.

A series of injuries and fierce competition for places at Anfield quickly turned the Guinean star into one of Klopp’s biggest transfer disappointments, leaving Liverpool with a rare recruitment miss.

Keita failed to replicate the form that made him one of Europe’s most exciting prospects and left the club as a flop in 2023.

#8 Jeremy Jacquet – €63.6m (Rennes, 2026)

With Konate gone, it’ll be up to Jacquet to step into his French compatriot’s shoes and partner up with Van Dijk at the heart of Iraola’s defence.

Based on his performances in Ligue 1, the 21-year-old seems to have bags of potential, but with the Reds aiming for the biggest honours, he’ll have little time to settle in.

Hopefully for Liverpool, he won’t take as long as his predecessor to find his feet in the Premier League.

#7 Dominik Szoboszlai – €70m (RB Leipzig, 2023)

Liverpool triggered Szoboszlai’s stratospheric release clause three years ago as part of Klopp’s midfield rebuild, and the Hungarian has admittedly lived up to the hype, even if he hasn’t quite reached the world-class heights many expected.

Signed as a skilled attacking midfielder, Szoboszlai has undergone a profound transition at Anfield. Last season, he mainly operated as a right-back, filling the gaping hole left by Alexander-Arnold.

However, his well-documented set-piece prowess continues to set him apart, ensuring he remains a threat even when deployed in a deeper role.

#6 Alisson Becker – €72.5m (AS Roma, 2018)

After deeming Simon Mignolet and Loris Karius surplus to requirements, Klopp knew he needed a significant upgrade between the sticks to transform Liverpool into genuine title contenders.

Widely considered among the best goalkeepers of his generation, Alisson has enjoyed a stellar stint at Liverpool, winning two Premier League titles after lifting the Champions League trophy in his debut season.

The Brazilian has provided a safe pair of gloves across more than 300 appearances, proving his worth time and time again.

#5 Hugo Ekitike – €80m (Eintracht Frankfurt, 2025)

Slot was under a lot of pressure to find a prolific striker in the summer of 2025 after Darwin Nunez fell short of expectations, and with Newcastle turning down their approach for Alexander Isak, he panicked.

The result of the Dutchman’s erratic decision-making was an extravagant €80m purchase of Ekitike, whose career had just begun to gather momentum after a superb season at Eintracht Frankfurt.

While Ekitike’s numbers in his first season on Merseyside were far from mind-blowing, he still fared reasonably well, especially given all the chaos surrounding the club on and off the pitch.

#4 Virgil van Dijk – €84.7m (Southampton, 2018)

Not every player gets to brag about making a €84.7m transfer fee look like a bargain, but that’s exactly what Van Dijk has achieved since swapping Southampton for Liverpool eight years ago.

Along with Salah, Van Dijk is arguably one of the most significant signings in the club’s modern history, playing a pivotal role in turning Liverpool from contenders into champions.

Despite finishing second in the 2019 Ballon d’Or ranking, the Dutchman has firmly established himself as one of the best centre-backs the Premier League has ever seen.

#3 Darwin Nunez – €85m (Benfica, 2022)

Liverpool broke the club’s transfer record to sign Nunez from Benfica in 2022, but little did they know his time on Merseyside would become defined by missed opportunities in every sense of the phrase.

Not even a respectable 33-goal tally across his first two seasons at Anfield was enough to mask his wasteful finishing, as he fell well short of the weight of expectation that followed his €85 million arrival.

The Reds may even consider themselves lucky to have earned €53m from Nunez’s move to Al-Hilal in the summer of 2025.

#2 Florian Wirtz – €125m (Bayer Leverkusen, 2025)

Wirtz’s fall from grace is as mysterious as it is dramatic, given how quickly his reputation has taken a hit since moving to the Premier League.

Once regarded as one of the world’s brightest prospects, the 23-year-old could hardly have imagined a more complicated debut season at Liverpool, scoring just seven goals in 49 appearances last term.

Perhaps with Salah out of the way, Wirtz can finally have the freedom to showcase his full attacking repertoire and begin to look like the generational talent Liverpool thought they had acquired.

#1 Alexander Isak – €145m (Newcastle United, 2025)

Liverpool completed one of the longest-running transfer sagas of 2025 with the last-minute acquisition of Isak, who set the Reds back a whopping €145m on the final day of the summer transfer window.

However, the Swedish striker did very little to justify a Premier League record fee in his first season at the club, though several injury layoffs prevented him from reaching peak form.

Isak sank to his lowest point in 2025/26, but his Liverpool career can only go upwards from here, and his promising World Cup performances should encourage Iraola.