Continuing to steal the headlines, one of Liverpool’s top targets has now reportedly said “yes” to completing a summer move to Anfield, with the Reds now launching their opening offer.
How Liverpool are spending so big this summer
Even the most optimistic of Liverpool fans would not have expected the Reds to splash the cash to this extent this summer. After all, it was only one year ago that the only immediate arrival proved to be Federico Chiesa at a bargain price. It is simply not how Liverpool have ever truly operated.
Even when Jurgen Klopp’s side were at the peak of their powers, the tactic remained welcoming players who have the potential to become great, rather than already established stars. So, what’s changed?
Liverpool now contacted with fresh opportunity to sign "superb" UCL winner
They could steal in ahead of Premier League rivals.
ByTom CunninghamJul 17, 2025
The return of Michael Edwards last summer on top of the arrival of Richard Hughes has seemingly seen Liverpool head in a more ruthless direction and a direction that has seen them spend like the Premier League champions that they are.
The question many will be asking is why now, and how do Liverpool now have the money to spend so big?
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire provided an answer to those questions, as rumours emerged that Liverpool had set their sights on the likes of Real Madrid’s Rodrygo. He told BBC Sport: “Liverpool are a super smart football club.
“They’re in an incredibly strong PSR position. Out of the traditional big six clubs, they’ve spent the least in this three-year cycle – only £325m – and that includes their signing of Florian Wirtz.
“They’ve still got plenty of wiggle room with their transfer budget. Plus, a move for a striker is likely to be paid in instalments, meaning the cost can be spread over multiple seasons.”
It is that “strong PSR” position which has helped them to steal in ahead of Newcastle United in the race to seal yet another impressive deal, too.
Ekitike agrees six-year Liverpool deal
Arne Slot’s search for a striker looks set to be coming to an end in blockbuster fashion this summer. According to Ben Jacobs, Liverpool have now agreed a six-year contract with Hugo Ekitike and are now working on an agreement worth £70m with Eintracht Frankfurt.
Spending big once again, the Reds have forced Newcastle out of the race to sign the Frenchman and are advancing towards yet another statement arrival.
Whilst there may be some relief around the Premier League that it’s not Alexander Isak making his way to Anfield, Ekitike could prove to be just as impressive.
Described as “superb” by scout Jacek Kulig last season, the Frankfurt star scored 22 goals and assisted another 12 in all competitions last season in a record that may only improve when surrounded by the likes of Mohamed Salah and Wirtz.
Once again, Liverpool have stolen the headlines and are pushing to spend big for the fourth time this summer ahead of their Premier League title defence.