Preparing for the next season - Liverpool want their hometown talent back

Liverpool’s lavish transfer strategy could be far from over. The reigning English champions are stumbling badly, and their Premier League crown is slipping away. Even a spot in European competition is no longer guaranteed, a worrying sign for a club with title ambitions.

If the Reds want to re-enter the title race next season, they may once again lean on their favorite solution: opening the checkbook. Last summer’s spending spree saw Liverpool splash more than €480 million on new arrivals, headlined by Florian Wirtz (€125m), Alexander Isak (€145m), and Hugo Ekitike (€95m). Despite that blockbuster window, the team has yet to fully click, although recent performances suggest some improvement.

Now, another big-name target is emerging. Reports from England claim Liverpool are frontrunners to sign Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon, with a potential price tag north of €100 million if the Magpies decide to cash in. The competition is fierce, with Arsenal and Manchester City also monitoring the England international.

Liverpool may have a sentimental edge in the race. Gordon is a native of the city and spent time in the club’s academy before crossing the divide to Everton. According to CaughtOffside, that connection could tilt his preference toward a return to Anfield. A move was already close in 2024, but collapsed when Newcastle managed to offload other players to comply with Financial Fair Play rules, keeping Gordon in the process.

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Whether the transfer finally materializes next summer remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: pressure is mounting on manager Arne Slot and sporting director Richard Hughes. If Champions League qualification slips away, their positions could quickly come under scrutiny.