Liverpool 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.
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Let’s delve into the list of the top 10 most expensive signings of Liverpool in history:
11. Mohamed Salah
Signed from: AS Roma (Serie A)
Transfer fee: €42 million
Signing season: 2017/18
Salah has been one of the key players for Liverpool 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. The Egyptian has been instrumental for Liverpool, and the transfer fee now seems too small concerning the influence he has in Klopp’s side.
10. Cody Gakpo
Signed from: PSV Eindhoven (Eredivisie)
Transfer fee: €42 million
Signing season: 2022/23
9. Diogo Jota
Signed from: Wolverhampton Wanderers (Premier League)
Transfer fee: €44.7 million
Signing season: 2020/21
8. Fabinho
Signed from: Monaco (Ligue 1)
Transfer fee: €45 million
Signing season: 2018/19
7. Christian Benteke
Signed from: Aston Villa (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
Signed from: Porto (Liga Portugal)
Transfer fee: €47 million
Signing season: 2021/22
After the departure of Mane, Diaz 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
Signed from: RB Leipzig (Bundesliga)
Transfer fee: €60 million
Signing season: 2018/19
4. Alisson Becker
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
Signed from: Benfica (Liga Portugal)
Transfer fee: €80 million
Signing season: 2022/23
2. Virgil Van Dijk
Signed from: Southampton
Transfer fee: €84.7 million
Signing season: 2017/18
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! 🇩🇪
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 20, 2025
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
1. 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.
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