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The 11 transfers Liverpool missed out on this summer and how they’re getting on

Liverpool were linked with numerous top-level talent in the summer transfer window, but faltered when it came to pulling the trigger on most of those deals

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 6:00 AM
The 11 transfers Liverpool missed out on this summer and how they’re getting on
Key Things to Know
  • Liverpool completed a £123m permanent signing for Bradley Barcola during Andoni Iraola's first summer transfer window.
  • RB Leipzig rejected an £85m permanent transfer offer from Liverpool for Yan Diomande before he joined Real Madrid.
  • Crystal Palace rejected a £50m permanent transfer bid from Liverpool for forward Ismaila Sarr.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola oversaw a relatively quiet summer transfer window despite completing the club's second-biggest permanent signing in history with the £123m acquisition of Bradley Barcola. Alongside Barcola, the club brought in Spain international Victor Munoz and confirmed the arrival of Jeremy Jacquet following a £55m agreement arranged in January, while seeing Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson, and Ibrahima Konate depart.

Liverpool missed out on several key targets during the window, including Yan Diomande after RB Leipzig rejected an £85m bid before the 19-year-old joined Real Madrid. The club also saw a £50m permanent transfer bid rejected by Crystal Palace for Ismaila Sarr, who pushed for a move to Anfield before Liverpool decided against submitting a second offer.

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