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Liverpool’s crazy £560k-per-week deals, now another £80m?

Liverpool went crazy on £560k-per-week deals. Now they look set to drop another £80m and we're struggling to make sense of it.

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 6:30 AM
Liverpool’s crazy £560k-per-week deals, now another £80m?
Key Things to Know
  • Anfield Watch questions Liverpool's reported pursuit of an £80 million deal for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott.
  • Liverpool previously committed around £560,000 per week to renew contracts for Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai.
  • Bournemouth are reportedly open to a permanent deal with Scott entering the final 18 months of his contract.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Anfield Watch questions Liverpool's reported pursuit of Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott for £80 million, following significant contract renewals for Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai. According to reports from Sky Sports and other outlets, Bournemouth may be open to a permanent transfer as Scott enters the final 18 months of his contract.

Writer Alex Caple argues that signing Scott would be redundant after committing a combined £560,000 per week to Gravenberch and Szoboszlai. Caple believes Scott shares a similar attacking profile rather than providing the midfield control Liverpool need.

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