Liverpool’s summer transfer window has been relatively quiet in terms of new signings, but the club has still managed to generate significant income through player departures. The Reds have seen several players leave on free transfers, including Adrian who joined Real Betis, and young talents such as Melkamu Frauendorf, Luke Hewitson, and Francis Gyimah finding new clubs.
However, the departure of former goalkeeper Kamil Grabara has provided a financial boost for Liverpool. Grabara, who had previously been on loan at Danish side FC Copenhagen, completed a move to Wolfsburg in a deal worth £11.4 million. Liverpool benefited from a sell-on clause negotiated when Grabara left the club in 2021, entitling them to 20 percent of any future fee. As a result, the Reds have now banked an additional £2.3 million from Grabara’s transfer.
This windfall comes on the heels of another recent financial gain for Liverpool. When Luis Alberto made a move from Lazio to Al-Duhail, the club received around £2.5 million due to a sell-on clause. These two deals combined mean that Liverpool has earned approximately £4.8 million before any direct sales have been completed.
While the club has yet to make any major signings, several players within the squad are attracting interest from other clubs. Turkish side Trabzonspor made a £4 million bid for Nat Phillips, but Liverpool has held out for around £8 million. Offers for Sepp van den Berg from both Mainz and Wolfsburg have also been rejected, with the club placing a £20 million price tag on the young Dutchman.
Caoimhin Kelleher and Luis Diaz are two other players who could potentially be sold, with Liverpool demanding fees of around £35 million and upwards of £50 million respectively. Additionally, Kostas Tsimikas and Tyler Morton have also been linked with moves away from the club.
While these valuations are not guaranteed, Liverpool’s ability to secure sell-on clauses in previous transfers provides a useful income stream. These clauses allow the club to benefit financially when players they have previously sold are transferred to new clubs. This additional revenue can help offset the costs of new signings or contribute to the club’s overall financial stability.
As the transfer window progresses and clubs look to conduct business early in pre-season, it is likely that more transfers will develop. Liverpool will continue to assess offers for their players and negotiate deals that align with their valuation of each player’s worth. In the meantime, the club can take solace in the fact that they have already secured significant financial gains through sell-on clauses, providing them with a steady income stream during this transfer window.