Liverpool have spent more this summer than in any other in their history. That's an objective fact.But fans have been slating the club without considering the relevant context first, which matters.LFC...
Liverpool have spent more this summer than in any other in their history. That's an objective fact.
But fans have been slating the club without considering the relevant context first, which matters.
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Of course, asking for some fair, balanced and rational discourse surrounding Liverpool's transfer business was always going to be a bit of a push, but the context is there for those that are interested.
The Reds had a net spend of -£17.8m last season and nothing has been spent in either of the last two January windows. Prior to Hugo Ekitike's signing our net spend since 2023-24 was £375m, less than six Premier League clubs. This season, the title winners decided to spend to solidify their position.
Have you ever considered the impact of inflation on football?
It general terms, Liverpool spend less than plenty of teams. That's the state of affairs, whether people like to admit it or not, it's the truth. Five minutes of research can point that out to anyone.
But it's also true that the Reds have spent more than anyone this summer (so far), with £295.5m the future that seems to be floating around right now. It's an extraordinary financial outlay to be honest.
However, we are in times of financial strife across the world right now, with the United Kingdom's inflation rate very high - illustrated by how difficult it is to get value for money at a supermarket.
Football transfers are impacted as well. The market in the Premier League appears to be inflated a little anyway, following the success of mid-table teams last season and the considered importance of having experience of playing in this country, although that appears to be something else entirely.
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