Liverpool have spent more than £400m on new signings this summer
Liverpool were heavy favourites to retain the Premier League crown this season from the moment they won their 20th title at a stroll in the spring.
Arne Slot's first season as head coach proceeded with Liverpool virtually unchallenged from Christmas onwards, sealing the formalities with four matches left and ending 10 points clear.
Liverpool's reaction to that was to embark on the biggest summer spending spree in European football history - £415m spent on recruiting a stellar collection of talent.
The previous record was the £400m spent by Chelsea in summer 2023 - and Liverpool would have spent £35m more had a deal for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi not collapsed as the window closed.
