Liverpool will have £200 MILLION to spend this summer: report

ByMark White
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Liverpool are planning a big rebuild and could smash the tight net spend model that they've operated with for years

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reacts during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Manchester United at Anfield on March 05, 2023 in Liverpool, England.
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Liverpool are set for a record summer of spending, with £200 million in the bank to reshape their squad.

这是根据一份报告,表明the Reds will be given ample funds to rebuild their side after a disappointing season.Liverpoolexited the League Cup toManchester City, the FA Cup toBrighton & Hove Albionand are on the brink of a Champions League exit toReal Madridafter losing the first leg of the last-16 5-2.

Jurgen Klopp finds his team fifth in the table, too, chasing the top four – a far cry from recent seasons where they have been City's biggest challengers. That may all be about to change, however, with the Merseysiders resurgent in form and huge ammunition in the transfer market.

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring in the Reds' 7-0 win over Manchester United in March 2023.

Liverpool are in much better form – but still due reinforcements (Image credit: Getty Images)

FootballTransfers(opens in new tab)are reporting that Anfield chiefs will be granted the club's biggest-ever summer budget, with half of the proposed £200m being spent on one player.

That, of course, Liverpool hope to be Jude Bellingham, whoBorussia Dortmundvalue to be worth nine figures. Other midfielders could well arrive alongside the England teen, though.

Liverpool have been linked with the likes of Khephram Thuram, Mason Mount and Luka Sucic to bolster their midfield, while Antonio Silva and Josko Gvardiol have both been touted as solutions in defence. There could be cover brought in at full-back, too.

Reds owners Fenway Sports Group have come under fire this season from fans, witha plane displaying a message that "enough is enough" flying over Anfield(opens in new tab)在以战胜之前Manchester United, criticising the lack of investment.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp looks downcast during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at Anfield on 21 February, 2023 in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Fans are backing Jurgen Klopp – but there's less sympathy for owners, FSG (Image credit: MB Media/Getty Images)

Liverpool have the likes of James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain approaching contract expiry this summer, though may be able to raise further funds from player sales.

Doubts over a potential takeover at Anfield(opens in new tab)have been raised in recent weeks.

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Jurgen Klopp has addressedthe "clear need" for a Liverpool rebuildthis summer – andreports suggest there could be a lot of money spent.

Josko Gvardiol is a top target, withMason Mount on the wishlist, too.Seven other players are in the summer plans, with an eye on the future as well. A player dubbed"the next Luka Modric" could be targeted, while Benfica's latest starletFlorentino Luis is being considered. 15-year-oldKendry Paez is also being linked.

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, meanwhile, isrumoured to be in the running for the Paris Saint-Germain management job.

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Mark White
Mark White
Staff Writer

Mark White has been a staff writer onFourFourTwosince joining in January 2020, writing pieces for both online and the magazine. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also been to the FA Cup and League Cup finals forFFTand has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He once saw Tyrone Mings at a petrol station in Bournemouth but felt far too short to ask for a photo.