The cogs are whirring away down Anfield Road, and Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes must be pretty pleased with Liverpool’s progress in the transfer market
Liverpool aren’t slowing down — not even close. After already splashing £79 million on Hugo Ekitike, you’d think they might be done. But no, the Reds are still deep in the striker market. And the name on everyone’s lips? Alexander Isak. The Newcastle forward has let his club know he wants out, and Liverpool are leading that race.
Many clubs admire Isak, but FSG’s recent form in the market shows they mean business. This isn’t window shopping — it’s precise, strategic squad building. They’ve operated with discipline and vision, and when it’s time to make the big moves, they don’t hesitate.
Some might be surprised. But those who’ve been watching closely knew something big was coming. FSG aren’t here for a rebuild — they’re here to dominate. Their investment in Florian Wirtz, possibly reaching a British-record £116m, is a clear signal. And there’s still fuel left in the transfer tank.
Big Moves Mean Tough Choices
Of course, spending big means shifting some names out of the door. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s emotional move to Real Madrid already opened that conversation. Now, Ibrahima Konate may follow, with his contract entering its final stretch and talks going nowhere fast.
Up front, Ekitike’s arrival and Isak’s potential signing put Darwin Nunez in the spotlight. The striker hasn’t fully clicked under Arne Slot, and with Saudi clubs circling, Liverpool might finally cut ties. Sometimes, potential just doesn’t match the system.
Luis Diaz is another key piece with his future hanging in the balance. Bayern Munich tested the waters with a £58.5m bid — Liverpool rejected it. But Bayern are expected to return. Slot values Diaz, but at the right number, the Reds may be forced to let go.
Spotlight Turns to Malick Fofana
So, who replaces Diaz? Anthony Gordon has been touted. He’s Premier League proven, fast, and a fighter. But £100 million? That’s a hard sell. Especially when there’s a player like Malick Fofana sitting right there, hungry, cheaper, and possibly even better for the long run.
Fofana, only 20, has made serious noise in France. Lyon paid €22m to snap him up from Genk in early 2024, and he’s already racked up 15 goals and 8 assists in 62 appearances. Not bad for a kid still growing into his boots.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Fofana is firmly on Liverpool’s radar. He’s explosive, direct, and data backs him — top 10% for non-penalty goals, top 2% for progressive carries. In short, he’s what Diaz was when he arrived — but younger, and with higher upside.
The smart money is on Liverpool going with Fofana over Gordon. It’s not just about saving £40–50 million. It’s about style, fit, and future. Gordon had a strong 2023/24, sure. But he regressed a bit the following season. Confidence dipped. Fofana, meanwhile, is trending upward.
Let’s not forget — FSG love value. That’s how this club got to where it is. And Fofana at £51m is value. Gordon at £100m? That’s what you pay when you’re desperate, not when you’re in control.
Gordon does have the chemistry with Isak — we’ve all seen it at Newcastle. But Fofana, according to FBref data, profiles very similarly. He’s sharp, he’s fast, and he’ll adapt well to Slot’s dynamic wide-forward system.
With Wirtz and Gakpo already in the squad, Liverpool don’t need another star name. They need a final piece that fits. Fofana might be that piece — and if he clicks with Isak, we might be looking at Liverpool 2.0 under Slot.
This isn’t just a rebuild — it’s a retooling of a title-winning machine. FSG aren’t hoping for a good season. They’re building for sustained dominance.