Liverpool have never considered the transfer window as a race to "win". After winning the Champions League in 2019, their only contracts at that time were two teenagers Sepp van den Berg (from PEC Zwolle) and Harvey Elliott (from Fulham), along with two reserve goalkeepers Adrian San Miguel and Andy Lonergan.
The lack of significant reinforcements at the peak of the season has disappointed some of the Reds' fans. However, that somewhat cautious strategy was proven when Liverpool won the Premier League championship in 2019-2020, for the first time after a 30-year wait.
After the departure of coach Jurgen Klopp last summer, Liverpool only brought in a new signing, Federico Chiesa from Juventus for a fee of 12.5 million pounds. Once again, the quiet in the transfer market has sparked controversy, but new coach Arne Slot is still satisfied with the squad he takes over. And as a result, Liverpool convincingly won the Premier League 2024-2025 season.
However, in recent months, there has been growing confidence that the 2025 summer transfer window will mark a major change at Anfield.
"I think Liverpool will be able to compete for the title in the coming years. No matter what happens with the players' departure or arrival, I think this will be a vibrant summer. They are planning for that, and as Liverpool fans, we must believe that the board will do their job properly," Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said in April this year.
Up to now, Liverpool's board are proving that they deserve that belief. The "Red Brigade" took decisive action in the transfer market to upgrade Slot's championship squad. In particular, the deal to recruit Florian Wirtz is the clearest proof of the ambition to build a new dynasty under the Dutch captain.
The Kop overcame competition from Bayern Munich and Manchester City to sign Wirtz, in an initial £100 million deal with Bayer Leverkusen. If the add-ons (worth £16 million) are triggered, the midfielder will become the most expensive signing in English football history, surpassing the £115 million Chelsea paid to Moises Caicedo in 2023.
Liverpool's strong grasp of the transfer market may surprise those familiar with Liverpool's cautious approach. However, the large investment this summer is the result of many years of their tight financial management. Thanks to that, the Anfield team is not at risk with financial regulations.
Liverpool are still looking for a centre-back to replace Jarell Quansah - who has just joined Leverkusen for £35 million. Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi is one of the options being considered. If Luis Diaz leaves, whether he goes to Bayern Munich or another team, Liverpool will likely recruit another winger before the transfer window ends.
With a history of being willing to spend big in decisive moments - such as recruiting Van Dijk in 2018 or goalkeeper Alisson in the summer of the same year - Liverpool shows that they know when to invest to change the situation.
If rookie Hugo Ekitike can also create such an influence at Anfield, this will certainly be a completely worthy investment.
