Liverpool have been busy in the transfer window this summer and here we assess the moves that have been made so far
Jeremy Jacquet of Liverpool
Jeremy Jacquet of Liverpool has joined from Rennes for big money(Image: Nikki Dyer/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
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For a certain section of supporters, football isn't necessarily about securing trophies, qualifying for Europe, gaining promotion or avoiding relegation.
Instead, the chief concern - at least at this time of year - is all about winning the transfer window and seeing their team rack up the most high-profile and expensive signings of the window.
Of course, only a fool would attempt to declare such a victor until several years down the line, let alone before the latest transfer deadline has passed. It takes time until the true value of deals becomes apparent.
Nevertheless, it's still possible to ascertain whether or not a particular move - whether it be into or out of a club - is regarded as a good idea. And here we gauge the business Liverpool have done this summer.
Jeremy Jacquet (£60m from Rennes)
The ink on the deal - worth an initial £55million plus add-ons - that was agreed in early February was barely dry when Jacquet suffered a season-ending shoulder injury that meant he was unable to feature despite travelling for the pre-season tour to the United States. The 21-year-old hasn't kicked a ball in English football, but his burgeoning reputation and the fact he plays at centre-back - a position in which Liverpool are dangerously short - makes his signing a sensible one.
Victor Munoz (£34.5m from Osasuna)
Another whose move to Liverpool was followed almost immediately by a spell on the sidelines, although Munoz was already out with the muscle problem that caused him to miss Spain's opening games at the World Cup and subsequently be unable to impose himself sufficiently to gain minutes for the eventual competition winners. However, his speed and ability to play on either flank hint at him being a much-needed purchase for a forward line crying out for some pace.
Ifeanyi Ndukwe (£2.6m from Austria Vienna)
Another deal agreed earlier in the year, the 18-year-old centre-back - who impressed for Austria in the Under-17 World Cup last November - has been bought for the future. Nevertheless, his performances during US tour and Liverpool's lack of defensive options had prompted talk of minutes for the first team this campaign until it emerged he will be unable to due to visa issues. A spell overseas on loan now awaits, although the early signs are encouraging.
Ifeanyi Ndukwe has certainly made an impression
Ifeanyi Ndukwe has certainly made an impression(Image: 2026 Bill Barrett/ISI Photos)
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Mohamed Salah (free)
At first glance, losing the third-highest goalscorer in the club's history for nothing when he still had a year left on his contract would appear something of misstep. But anybody who watched Salah's performances last season - and are aware of the vast salary the Egyptian was on - will perhaps agree a parting of the ways was for the best even before taking into account the winger's rocking of the boat on several occasions during the previous 12 months.
Andy Robertson (free)
Liverpool ideally would have wanted Robertson to stay given his experience and continued ability to feature at left-back. But the desire for more regular minutes meant the Scotland international eventually ended up at Tottenham Hotspur on a free transfer. He will be a considerable miss.
Ibrahima Konate (free)
The France international had indicated he would agree a new contract with Liverpool in April, only for that to fail to materialise which left him free to join Real Madrid for nothing last month. While his performances were erratic for large spells of last season, a lack of senior centre-back options means Konate has left a significant hole in the squad that hasn't yet been filled.
Luca Stephenson (£700,000 to Bolton Wanderers)
Stephenson impressed during two years on loan at Dundee United and had reached a point where he required first-team football that despite doing well in the previous two pre-season tours was unlikely to be forthcoming at Liverpool. A switch to Championship newcomers Bolton Wanderers is exactly the move the 22-year-old right-back needs.
Rhys Williams (free)
Williams hadn't featured for the Liverpool first team in five years and had mixed fortunes during a succession on loan spells. Now 25, his departure on a free transfer allows him to make a fresh start to his stalled career.
James Balagizi (free)
Another to have had several loan spells, the 22-year-old midfielder made it as far as the matchday squad for the Liverpool senior team although the most recent occasion was way back in January 2022. He was released on a free this summer.