Reviewing the best Liverpool free transfer signings in recent history
- Liverpool typically do not sign players on free transfers
- However, when the club do make free transfers, the players have been massive contributors
- Who are the most notable free transfers in recent Liverpool history?
By Evan Curnew
Liverpool is not heavily known for signing players on free transfers. They often let players leave on free transfers if they feel their time at the club has come to a natural end. However, Liverpool has made some shrewd free transfers throughout the Premier League era that significantly benefited the club. So, who are the best free transfers for Liverpool in recent history?
Reviewing the best Liverpool free transfer signings in recent history
Gary McAllister - 2000
On July 1st, 2000, Gary McAllister, 35, signed for Liverpool as a veteran midfield option. McAllister had scored 11 goals the previous Premier League season for Coventry City before his move to Anfield.
While his tenure at Liverpool was short, McAllister has a lasting memory with the club for his performances during the 2001 UEFA Cup Final. McAllister scored a penalty in an emphatic 5-4 win against Alaves in the final and assisted the opening Liverpool goal and Liverpool's fourth. His biggest moment, however, was in extra time when the Scottish midfielder's free-kick was deflected into the Alaves goal by an opposition player, giving the Reds the winner in the final.
During the 2000-01 season, McAllister won the League Cup, FA Cup, UEFA Cup and UEFA Super Cup. In the summer of 2001, he also won the Community Shield with Liverpool. In just 87 appearances, it's safe to say McAllister had a big impact with Liverpool on a free transfer.
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