‘A little worry’ – Jamie Carragher says two Liverpool players highlight transfer spend problems

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher stated that the strong form of academy graduates Rio Ngumoha and Trey Nyoni highlights recruitment issues at the club. Speaking on CBS following a defeat to Fenerbahce, Carragher argued that Liverpool's expensive squad lacks balance and quality, noting that the youngsters are outperforming high-priced senior players.

Carragher pointed to £123 million signing Bradley Barcola being outplayed by Ngumoha, while Nyoni earned playing time ahead of high-earning midfielders Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai. In the article, Paul Gorst notes Liverpool were the Premier League's biggest net spenders in summer 2026 after also spending roughly £440 million in 2025.