Liverpool's most expensive signings ever

One of the most successful teams to ever grace the English game, Liverpool are no strangers to big-money moves in the transfer market, even if the owners sometimes come under fire for a perceived lack of spending.

Of the most expensive players to arrive at Anfield, some have well and truly made their mark at the club, while others' stints on Merseyside are best consigned to the back pages of history.

Here, Sports Mole takes a look at the most expensive signings in Liverpool's illustrious history.

10. Alexis Mac Allister - £35.7m

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From: Brighton & Hove Albion
Date: July 1, 2023
Age at the time: 24
Liverpool appearances: 46
Liverpool goals: 7

Honours at Liverpool

9. Diogo Jota - £38m

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From: Wolverhampton Wanderers
Date: September 19, 2020
Age at the time: 23
Liverpool appearances: 145
Liverpool goals: 56

Honours at Liverpool

8. Fabinho - £38.3m

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From: Monaco
Date: July 1, 2018
Age at the time: 24
Liverpool appearances: 219
Liverpool goals: 11

Honours at Liverpool

7. Christian Benteke - £39.6m

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From: Aston Villa
Date: July 22, 2015
Age at the time: 24
Liverpool appearances: 42
Liverpool goals: 10

Honours at Liverpool

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6. Luis Diaz - £42.5m

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From: Porto
Date: January 30, 2022
Age at the time: 25
Liverpool appearances: 98
Liverpool goals: 24

Honours at Liverpool

5. 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

4. Alisson Becker - £53.2m

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From: Roma
Date: July 19, 2018
Age at the time: 25
Liverpool appearances: 263
Liverpool clean sheets: 114

Honours at Liverpool

3. Dominik Szoboszlai - £59.5m

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From: RB Leipzig
Date: July 2, 2023
Age at the time: 22
Liverpool appearances: 45
Liverpool clean sheets: 7

Honours at Liverpool

2. Virgil van Dijk - £72m

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From: Southampton
Date: January 1, 2018
Age at the time: 26
Liverpool appearances: 270
Liverpool clean sheets: 23

Honours at Liverpool

1. Darwin Nunez - £72.3m

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From: Benfica
Date: July 1, 2022
Age at the time: 23
Liverpool appearances: 96
Liverpool clean sheets: 33

Honours at Liverpool