How much would Liverpool need to pay to activate Ben Gannon-Doak’s Bournemouth buyback clause?
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Could Ben Gannon-Doak be the answer to Liverpool’s right-wing problems following the exit of Mohamed Salah?Probably not. But the Scottish winger has become a talking point among fans this week amid his recent form in pre-season for Bournemouth.Doak netted a superb left-footed effort from outside the penalty area against 2.
Pauli over the weekend, and it’s prompted a number of fans to suggest Liverpool bring him back this summer.There was a buy-back option included in the winger’s transfer last year, and while an exact figure has not been confirmed, it is thought to be around £50m. How high should Liverpool go to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG?
Maybe Liverpool would be better off signing two or three €50m players… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Catherine Ivill/AMA Liverpool may need to pay Bournemouth over £50m for Ben Gannon-DoakDoak had a productive 2024/25 campaign on loan from Liverpool in the Championship with Middlesbrough.However, after being Boro’s best player in the first half of that season, he suffered a long-term injury that ruled him out for several months.Upon returning to Anfield, the Reds made the decision to ship him off to Bournemouth for a fee of £25m.At the time, news of a buy-back clause emerged, with it suggested it would be at least double the initial sale, meaning £50m at a minimum.But would Doak actually be ready to come back and fill the boots of Mohamed Salah on the right wing?He did shine in the Championship, but his first season with Bournemouth did not go to plan.The 20-year-old suffered another long-term injury early in 2025/26, limiting him to just eight league appearances last term.Bournemouth as a team had a great campaign, securing European football. But Doak did not play more than 33 minutes in the Premier League.In turn, it would make little sense for Liverpool to, at least right now, bring him back and try to make him into their new Salah.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox