Liverpool's top 10 most expensive signings ever: Where do Bradley Barcola, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak rank?

Previously regarded for their frugal spending habits, Premier League giants Liverpool now boast a squad featuring three players signed in deals worth more than £100m.

Notably, all three were signed across 2025 and 2026, with the club most recently announcing the arrival of Bradley Barcola for an initial £106m, a figure that could rise to £123m with add-ons.

The Reds also broke the British transfer record twice last summer to sign attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, and striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, as part of an immense £446.5m spending spree.

In fairness to the Merseysiders, their major acquisitions have generally fared well, with now-captain Virgil van Dijk and legendary goalkeeper Alisson Becker costing what were world-record fees for their respective positions in 2018.

Read on as Sports Mole ranks the top 10 most expensive signings in Liverpool's storied history after the end of the transfer window and announcement of Barcola.

10. Naby Keita - £51m

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From: RB Leipzig

Date: July 1, 2018

Age at the time: 23

Liverpool appearances: 129

Liverpool goals: 11

Honours at Liverpool

• Champions League (1): 2018-19
• Premier League (1): 2019-20
• UEFA Super Cup (1): 2019
• FA Cup (1): 2021-22
• EFL Cup (1): 2021-22
• Community Shield (1): 2022
• Club World Cup (1): 2020

9. Alisson Becker - £53.2m

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From: Roma

Date: July 19, 2018

Age at the time: 25

Honours at Liverpool

• Champions League (1): 2018-19
• Premier League (2): 2019-20, 2024-25
• UEFA Super Cup (1): 2019
• FA Cup (1): 2021-22
• EFL Cup (2): 2021-22, 2023-24
• Club World Cup (1): 2020

8. Jeremy Jacquet - £55m

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From: Rennes

Date: February 1, 2026

Age at the time: 20

Honours at Liverpool

• None

7. Dominik Szoboszlai - £59.5m

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From: RB Leipzig

Date: July 2, 2023

Age at the time: 22

Honours at Liverpool

• Premier League (1): 2024-25
• EFL Cup (1): 2023-24

6. Hugo Ekitike - £69m

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From: Eintracht Frankfurt

Date: July 23, 2025

Age at the time: 23

Honours at Liverpool

• None

5. Virgil van Dijk - £72m

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From: Southampton

Date: January 1, 2018

Age at the time: 26

Honours at Liverpool

• Champions League (1): 2018-19
• Premier League (2): 2019-20, 2024-25
• UEFA Super Cup (1): 2019
• FA Cup (1): 2021-22
• EFL Cup (2): 2021-22, 2023-24
• Club World Cup (1): 2020
• Community Shield (1): 2022

4. Darwin Nunez - £72.3m

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From: Benfica

Date: July 1, 2022

Age at the time: 23

Honours at Liverpool

• Premier League (1): 2024-25
• EFL Cup (1): 2023-24
• Community Shield (1): 2022

3. Florian Wirtz - £100m

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From: Bayer Leverkusen

Date: June 20, 2025

Age at the time: 22

Honours at Liverpool:

• None

2. Bradley Barcola - £106m

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From: Paris Saint-Germain

Date: August 31, 2026

Age at the time: 23

Honours at Liverpool:

• None

1. Alexander Isak - £125m

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From: Newcastle United

Date: September 1, 2025

Age at the time: 25

Honours at Liverpool:

• None