Since the turn of 2025, Liverpool have added four new names to the club’s top 10 list of most expensive signings, with Jeremey Jacquet the latest to be included.
Key Takeaways: Liverpool’s Transfer Evolution
The new record:Alexander Isak (£125m) is now Liverpool’s most expensive signing, surpassing Florian Wirtz and Darwin Nunez.
Spending surge: Four of the club’s top 10 most expensive players were signed under Arne Slot since the turn of 2025.
Future planning:Jeremy Jacquet (£60m) is the latest addition to the list after a deadline-day deal was secured for the summer of 2026.
British record: Liverpool broke the British transfer record twice in the summer of 2025 (Wirtz, then Isak).
Liverpool are not known for having loose purse strings, instead striking when targets they deem can be the cornerstones of success become available.
The club’s most expensive outlays have largely proved successful in the bid to add further silverware, often justifying Liverpool’s approach to investing in their squad.
The stories for the four names recently added to the list of most expensive signings remain unwritten, but their fees represent the eye-watering inflation and the belief Liverpool have in each.
Who are Liverpool’s most expensive signings ever?
Liverpool’s 10 Most Expensive Signings (All-Time)
Note: Fees inclusive of performance-related add-ons. Verified via LFCHistory (2026).
With the help of LFCHistory, we take a look at Liverpool’s 10 most expensive transfers ever, with all fees inclusive of add-ons.
10. Luis Diaz – £50m – 2022
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, May 25, 2025: Liverpool's Luis Díaz kisses the trophy, as the team celebrate becoming Champions for the 20th time, after the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace FC at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
• Apps: 148
• Goals: 41
• Honours: Premier League 2024/25; FA Cup 2022; League Cup 2022, 2024
• Bought from: Porto
A January arrival who proved influential for Liverpool in their attacking half, giving Jurgen Klopp‘s squad the impetus to push for an unlikely quadruple.
A pacey, energetic and much-loved figure, Diaz first competed with Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino for a place in the side before carving out a role, predominantly, on the left wing.
Earned a brilliant song from the Kop, appreciated for taking on the opposition and left the club when supporters were still wanting more from the No. 7.
9. Naby Keita – £52.75m – 2019
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, July 22, 2020: Liverpool's Naby Keita with the Premier League trophy as the Reds are crowned Champions after the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield. The game was played behind closed doors due to the UK government’s social distancing laws during the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
• Apps: 129
• Goals: 11
• Honours: Champions League 2019; Premier League 2019/20; Club World Cup 2019, League Cup 2022; FA Cup 2022
• Bought from: Leipzig
A transfer that always begs the question of what if, predominantly around his torrid injury record.
The former No. 8 showed flashes of why he was tipped to be one of the game’s breakout midfielders, and why Liverpool agreed a deal in advance, but we unfortunately only saw it in glimpses.
Keita enjoyed success at the club, but his injury record meant he would leave on a free transfer in 2023.
8. Jeremy Jacquet – £60m – 2026
2WW4J96 Assen, The Netherlands. 20th Mar, 2024. Jeremy Jacquet (6) of France pictured during a soccer game between the national under 19 teams of France and Belgium on matchday 1 in group 2 of the UEFA Under-19 Elite round on Wednesday 20 March 2024 in Assen, The Netherlands . (Photo by David Catry/Sportpix/Sipa USA) Credit: Sipa US/Alamy Live News
• Bought from: Rennes
The newest addition to the list comes after Liverpool agreed a deal in advance for the summer of 2026.
Jacquet represents only Liverpool’s second senior centre-back signing since 2021, and the second-most expensive arrival in the position in club history.
The highly-rated 20-year-old will form part of the club’s rebuild at the back.
7. Dominik Szoboszlai – £60.1m – 2023
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, May 25, 2025: Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai with the trophy, as the team celebrate becoming Champions for the 20th time, after the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace FC at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
• Apps: 128*
• Goals: 24*
• Honours: Premier League 2024/25
• Bought from: Leipzig
Szoboszlai arrived as the most expensive member of the midfield rebuild of 2023, and we don’t think he has stopped running since he arrived.
The Hungarian has shown off his long-range finishing and his box-to-box capabilities, and most recently, his versatility by lending support at right-back and on the right wing.
Midfield is where he is best-suited, but he has established himself as an integral member of the team and was a key cog in Arne Slot‘s debut Premier League success.
6. Alisson – £65m – 2018
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, May 25, 2025: Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson Becker climbs onto the crossbar of the goal, as the team celebrate becoming Champions for the 20th time, after the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace FC at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
• Apps: 325*
• Goals: 1
• Honours: Champions League 2019; Premier League 2019/20, 2024/25; Club World Cup 2019; League Cup 2022; FA Cup 2022
• Bought from: Roma
Alisson was, for a short while at least, the most expensive goalkeeper in the world when Liverpool signed him from Roma in 2018.
He has been worth every penny, having established himself as arguably Liverpool’s best of all time in the position, and consistently among the world’s best.
A calm and reliable presence, the Brazilian has been fundamental to the success achieved since his arrival, and it will be a sad day when his Liverpool chapter reaches its end – hopefully not any time soon!
5. Virgil van Dijk – £75m – 2018
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Monday, May 26, 2025: Liverpool's captain Virgil van Dijk with the trophy during an open top bus parade through the city as the Reds celebrate winning the FA Premier League and becoming Champions of England for the 20th time. (Photo by Gary Oakley/Propaganda)
• Apps: 355*
• Goals: 32*
• Honours: Champions League 2019; Premier League 2019/20, 2024/25; Club World Cup 2019; Super Cup 2019; League Cup 2022, 2024; FA Cup 2022
• Bought from: Southampton
The Dutchman held the title as Liverpool’s most expensive signing of all time for four years but has steadily moved down the list.
His £75 million fee, however, has proved a bargain, such has been his influence on and off the pitch, rightly earning him the title of the world’s best centre-back.
A colossus in every sense, Van Dijk is calmness personified and he was rightly promoted to captain in 2023. He has led with distinction ever since.
4. Hugo Ekitike – £79m – 2025
LONDON, ENGLAND - Saturday, December 20, 2025: Liverpool's goalscorer Hugo Ekitike celebrates after the FA Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Liverpool FC at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
• Apps: 34*
• Goals: 15*
• Bought from: Eintracht Frankfurt
A summer transformation of the forward line was expected to see Ekitike play second fiddle to Alexander Isak, but the Frenchman has enjoyed a scintillating start to life at Anfield.
He quickly endeared himself to supporters and his natural finishing ability has allowed for a smooth transition free of the pressure that blighted his predecessor.
Another signing you expect will make their transfer fee appear a bargain in the years to come.
3. Darwin Nunez – £85.36m – 2022
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Monday, May 26, 2025: Liverpool's Darwin Núñez during an open top bus parade through the city as the Reds celebrate winning the FA Premier League and becoming Champions of England for the 20th time. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
• Apps: 143
• Goals: 40
• Honours: Premier League 2024/25
• Bought from: Benfica
Liverpool invested heavily in Nunez being a success at Anfield, but it was not to be.
He was a chaotic, high-energy player who could score brilliant goals, but equally proved just as frustrating with his lack of composure and inability to convert simple chances.
A player supporters rallied behind, but he struggled to fit for either Klopp or Arne Slot, seeing him leave in the summer of 2025.
2. Florian Wirtz – £116.5m – 2025
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Monday, January 12, 2026: Liverpool's Florian Wirtz celebrating as he assists his side's fourth goal during the FA Cup 3rd Round match between Liverpool FC and Barnsley FC at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
• Apps: 34*
• Goals: 6*
• Bought from: Bayer Leverkusen
That Wirtz chose Liverpool over Man City and Bayern Munich was a statement in itself, but Liverpool splashing what was a record £116.5 million for the German underlined their intent for the summer.
He arrived with plenty of expectation, and although he struggled to adapt to the physicality initially, he has since found his feet, with his creativity, awareness and finishing all on show.
The No. 7 felt like a luxury signing, but one Liverpool needed to make.
1. Alexander Isak – £125m – 2025
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, September 23, 2025: Liverpool's Alexander Isak celebrates after scoring the first goal during the Football League Cup 3rd Round match between Liverpool FC and Southampton FC at Anfield. Liverpool won 2-1. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
• Apps: 16*
• Goals: 3*
• Bought from: Newcastle
Liverpool bided their time to strike a deal for the striker, firm in their belief Isak was worth the wait, the trouble and an all-time record fee.
Isak tops Liverpool’s list and is fourth for the all-time most expensive transfer, with the player and the club convinced they were each the right fit.
It has been a slow start for the Swede after his pre-season was compromised, and a long-term injury denied him the opportunity to build momentum.
A transfer you expect will come good; Liverpool just have to be patient.
The Big Debate
Who are Liverpool’s best and worst big-money signings?
The list of Liverpool’s 10 most expensive players is a mix of undisputed legends and recent record-breakers. From the transformational impact of Virgil van Dijk and Alisson to the clinical start made by Hugo Ekitike and the world-record potential of Alexander Isak, the Reds have rarely been afraid to spend when the target is right.
Have your say: Which player on this list represents the best value for money in Liverpool’s history? Is it still Van Dijk, or has one of the new 2025 arrivals taken the crown? Let us know in the comments!
Liverpool Transfer Records: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Liverpool’s most expensive signing ever?
Alexander Isak is Liverpool’s record signing. He joined from Newcastle United in September 2025 for a British-record fee of £125 million.
How much did Florian Wirtz cost Liverpool?
Liverpool signed Florian Wirtz for an initial £100 million, with add-ons potentially taking the total deal to £116.5 million. At the time of his arrival, it was a club-record fee.
Who are the newest players in Liverpool’s top 10 signings?
The four newest entries to the top 10 list are Alexander Isak (£125m), Florian Wirtz (£116.5m), Hugo Ekitike (£79m), and Jeremy Jacquet (£60m).