# Top 10 Most Expensive Signings by Liverpool in History ft. Florian Wirtz URL: https://technosports.co.in/10-most-expensive-signings-liverpool/ Published: 2025-07-28 Updated: 2025-07-29 Author: Rahul Roy [Liverpool](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/)have completed one of the most significant transfers in Premier League history, after negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen for German playmaker Florian Wirtz. The potential deal, valued at €140 million, is poised to rewrite Liverpool’s record books and send a bold statement across European football. --- ## ***Let’s delve into the list of the top 10 most expensive signings of Liverpool in history**:* ## **11. Mohamed Salah** ![](https://images.technosports.co.in/2024/11/Mohamed-Salah-Egyptian-skills-English-Premier-League-2018-1024x799.webp) ***Mohamed Salah*** **Signed from: AS Roma ([Serie A](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serie_A))** Transfer fee: **€42 million** Signing season:**2017/18** [Salah](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohamed_Salah) has been one of the key players for [Liverpool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_F.C.) since joining the Reds. He has been their main man alongside Mane as they went on to win the Champions League and the[Premier League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premier_League). The Egyptian has been instrumental for Liverpool, and the transfer fee now seems too small concerning the influence he has in Klopp’s side. > Mohamed Salah is the first Liverpool player to record 50+ goals and 50+ assists in Premier League history after Steven Gerrard 👀 > > Liverpool legends 🤝 [pic.twitter.com/FzIQm6qIRo](https://t.co/FzIQm6qIRo) > > — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) [December 26, 2022](https://twitter.com/ESPNFC/status/1607446613902999558?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## **10. [Cody Gakpo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cody_Gakpo)** ![](https://images.technosports.co.in/2024/02/Cody-Gakpo-1024x576.webp) ***Cody Gakpo*** Signed from: [PSV Eindhoven](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PSV_Eindhoven) (Eredivisie) Transfer fee: **€42 million** Signing season: 2022/23 ## **9. Diogo Jota** Signed from: Wolverhampton Wanderers ([Premier League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premier_League)) Transfer fee: **€44.7 million** Signing season: 2020/21 ## **8.[Fabinho](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabinho_(footballer,_born_1993))** ![](https://images.technosports.co.in/2024/03/Fabinho_43934382122_cropped-1-717x1024.webp) *Fabinho* Signed from:[Monaco (Ligue 1)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AS_Monaco_FC) Transfer fee: **€45 million** Signing season: 2018/19 ## **7. Christian Benteke** ![](https://images.technosports.co.in/2024/01/christian-benteke-1457456563-5094.jpg) ***[Christian Benteke](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Benteke)*** Signed from: [Aston Villa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Villa_F.C.)(Premier League) Transfer fee: **€46.5 million** Signing season: 2015/16 The forward only played one season at Anfield and was sold to Crystal Palace the following year. He is among the very few on this list, who haven’t clicked for Liverpool the way they wanted despite paying high transfer fees. ## **6. Luis Diaz** ![](https://images.technosports.co.in/2024/04/luis-diaz-fc-liverpool-2022-neu-1645868109-80945-jpg.webp) ***Luis Diaz*** Signed from: Porto (Liga Portugal) Transfer fee: **€47 million** Signing season: 2021/22 After the departure of Mane, [Diaz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_D%C3%ADaz_(footballer,_born_1997)) has taken over the left-wing role and he has done a good job till now. Only time will tell if it was a wise transfer. ## **5. [Naby Keita](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naby_Ke%C3%AFta)** ![](https://images.technosports.co.in/2024/06/1686330002083_cb86c018-1474-44be-89c8-b7fefad8ce46-1024x576.avif) Signed from:[RB Leipzig](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RB_Leipzig)(Bundesliga) Transfer fee: **€60 million** Signing season: 2018/19 ## **4. [Alisson Becker](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alisson_Becker)** ![](https://images.technosports.co.in/2020/04/alisson.jpg) *LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – JANUARY 19: Liverpool’s Alisson Becker gestures during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Manchester United at Anfield on January 19, 2020 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Dodd – CameraSport via Getty Images)* Signed from: AS Roma (Serie A) Transfer fee: **€62.5 million** Signing season: 2018/19 The undisputed No 1 at Liverpool has a safe pair of hands under the Liverpool bars. The former Roma man has been worth every penny Liverpool has spent. ## **3. [Darwin Nunez](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darwin_N%C3%BA%C3%B1ez)** Signed from: Benfica (Liga Portugal) Transfer fee: **€80 million** Signing season: 2022/23 > 5 years ago today, Liverpool signed Virgil van Dijk ✍️ > > He's only lost ONE league game at Anfield since then 🤯 [pic.twitter.com/RLmAlebaJJ](https://t.co/RLmAlebaJJ) > > — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) [December 27, 2022](https://twitter.com/ESPNFC/status/1607779594207215618?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## **2. Virgil Van Dijk** Signed from: Southampton Transfer fee: **€84.7 million** Signing season: 2017/18 [Van Dijk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgil_van_Dijk) is the current captain of Jurgen Klopp’s men and he has been a rock in the defence for Liverpool. The Netherlands international has brought defensive stability to the side and has been one of their key players. > 🚨 Florian Wirtz has now successfully completed his medical at Liverpool! 🇩🇪 > > Contract until June 2030 being signed right now with Wirtz set to be unveiled as new club record signing… > > …𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐠𝐨, confirmed. 💣🔴 [pic.twitter.com/rCF5Ive2PT](https://t.co/rCF5Ive2PT) > > — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) [June 20, 2025](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1936011425337532421?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## **1. [Florian Wirtz](https://technosports.co.in/liverpool-finalizing-150m-for-florian-wirtz/)** Signed from: Bayer Leverkusen Transfer fee: ****€136.3million**** Signing season: 2025/26 Florian Wirtz, widely regarded as the brightest talent to emerge from Germany in recent years, is closing in on a blockbuster switch to Anfield. At just 22, Wirtz has already carved out an exceptional career, making his debut for Leverkusen at 17 and becoming the fulcrum of their historic Bundesliga-winning campaign in 2024. His creative vision, combined with precise finishing and dynamic movement, has made him a target for Europe’s elite, including Bayern Munich and Manchester City. [*Source*](https://twitter.com/TMuk_news/status/1607698749652094977/photo/1) ***FAQs*** ### Who is the Most Expensive Signing by Liverpool in History? **Florian Wirtz**