Liverpool’s expenditure significantly outweighs their incomings so the club are working hard to balance the cash flow
Liverpool aren’t a club that often splash massive fees in the market, but when they do, it’s always with a clear purpose — and more often than not, they get their money back eventually.
This summer feels like it could be a bit trickier, especially after breaking the British transfer record with the £116m signing of Florian Wirtz. But with Richard Hughes now firmly running the show, anything feels possible.
Hughes has come a long way since his appointment last summer. He faced some early questions from fans after a relatively quiet window, though circumstances weren’t entirely in his control. Fast forward to now, and it’s safe to say he’s silenced the doubters. His business this summer has been outstanding, proving why Liverpool are in very safe hands with him leading negotiations.
And his latest move might just be his smartest yet.
Quansah’s Leverkusen deal shows Hughes at his best
Selling players was always going to be part of the plan this summer. Some exits were expected, others a little more surprising. Jarell Quansah falls into that second category. Many fans would have loved to see him stay and continue developing at Anfield — but his move to Bayer Leverkusen actually looks like a masterstroke.
Not only has Hughes secured a fee that could rise to £35m for the 22-year-old defender, he’s also inserted a buy-back clause into the deal — allowing Liverpool the option to bring Quansah back in the future if he develops as many expect.
The exact fee Liverpool would have to pay to activate that clause remains under wraps, but knowing Hughes, it’ll be a deal structured with Liverpool’s interests firmly protected. If Quansah thrives in Germany, Liverpool will have the first option to bring him back without getting into a bidding war down the line.
In truth, while Quansah is clearly talented and full of potential, the simple fact right now is that the competition ahead of him is just too strong. This deal works perfectly for everyone — the player gets game time, Leverkusen get a top young defender, and Liverpool stay in control of his future.
Hughes far from finished
It’s already been a hectic summer for Hughes, but there’s plenty more work still to do. Next up is completing the deal for Milos Kerkez — a move that’s been helped massively by Hughes’ personal connections with Bournemouth, who he’s negotiated with brilliantly.
But Liverpool’s shopping list doesn’t end there. A new centre-back and a young striker remain priorities, with the club eyeing ambitious targets while keeping one eye on balancing the books with several outgoing deals in the works.
Harvey Elliott could attract serious interest soon, especially after his impressive displays at the Under-21 European Championships. Meanwhile, there’s growing talk of Darwin Nunez and Federico Chiesa being involved in potential swap deals to help land some of the club’s top attacking targets.
With pre-season just around the corner and Liverpool’s tour of Asia approaching fast, Hughes will be keen to wrap up the bulk of the business early, allowing Arne Slot to begin working with his new-look squad from day one.
One thing is clear: Liverpool’s transfer window is heating up fast — and it’s about to get even busier.