Revealed: How much Liverpool have made in player sales since 2017

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Liverpool’s recent success in the transfer market hasn’t just been about smart buys – it’s also been about knowing exactly when to cash in. Image Credits: Imago Images Liverpool’s recent success in the transfer market hasn’t just been about smart buys – it’s also been about knowing exactly when to cash in.

Now, new data from football finance expert Kieran Maguire underlines just how effective Liverpool have been at this over a sustained period. Lots of talk about buying players in the transfer market, but when it comes to selling others successfully to generate funds one club stands out pic.twitter.com/sJCLkrIc3s — Kieran Maguire (@KieranMaguire) February 25, 2026 What really jumps out from Maguire’s graphic, though, is the gap to Liverpool’s traditional rivals.

While the Reds sit on £593m, Manchester United have managed just £254m and Arsenal £388m in player sales over the same 2017–2026 period, giving Liverpool a sizeable advantage of £339m and £205m respectively. The Reds may not have the deepest pockets in the league, yet their ability to sell cleverly has become one of their quiet superpowers in the modern era.