We have put together the comprehensive list of Liverpool FC’s best free transfers of all time. These are seven bargains who have won the heart of the Kop.
Liverpool have had many free transfers over the years and we have picked the seven who have become Anfield heroes. Some of these are current players while others gave us a few seasons of magic. Each has found the adoration of the Kop and cult status. Free agents often arrive unwanted by their previous clubs with much to prove. These seven chose Liverpool as the place to show the world their worth and ability.
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We are in the age of the $100 million transfer. The best players in the world are worth over 9 figures. There is a glut of TV money and foreign investment pouring into the transfer market, with transfer agents making huge cuts on mega deals. Every so often a good player will see out their contract and hit the market as a free transfer. Attracting the best free agents is essential in maximizing the budget. As transfer fees inflate they become even more important.
Obviously the primary factor in choosing this list is their performances on the pitch but there are a few others things that came into consideration. Winning really matters and players who contributed to winning teams get a bump. We are also taking into account the fan reception to these players. Those who became cult heroes figure higher. Now let’s get to it!