Liverpool ‘could do the unthinkable’ as £25m Doak exit news emerges
Liverpool are making headlines once again for their shrewd approach to the transfer market.
A strategy that consistently sees them balance strategic acquisitions with profitable player sales to maintain their competitive edge and financial health.
This summer, that proactive stance could lead to an unthinkable scenario involving promising young winger Ben Doak.
Liverpool set £25m price tag for Ben Doak
Liverpool are open to offers for young Scottish international Doak.
As per the Daily Mail (25 June), the Reds have set their asking price for the highly-rated young winger at £25million.
Doak, who spent a portion of last season on loan at Middlesbrough before injury, has attracted significant interest from several Premier League clubs.
| Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Middlesborough | 24 | 3 | 7 |
Among the most prominent admirers are Everton, whose interest in Doak has been well-documented.
The Toffees are looking to bolster their attacking options under David Moyes and view Doak as a player with immense potential who could thrive with consistent first-team football.
While direct transfers between Liverpool and Everton are exceedingly rare, the last being Abel Xavier in 2002, Liverpool are prepared to consider offers for Doak should their valuation be met.
Doak himself will be eager for regular playing time after a season disrupted by injury, and a move elsewhere could offer him the platform he desires to continue his development.
Liverpool’s decision makers, including Richard Hughes, will weigh up the potential sale against Doak’s long-term prospects at Anfield, especially considering the arrival of new attacking players such as Florian Wirtz, and the stiff competition for places.
Liverpool seem open to Doak sale to Everton
The notion of Liverpool selling a player directly to Everton is almost unheard of in the modern era, making the potential £25m deal for Doak truly unthinkable in the eyes of many supporters and pundits alike.
The fierce rivalry between the two Merseyside clubs has historically created an unwritten rule against direct transfers, with any such move being met with significant fan backlash from both sides.
In an era where financial sustainability and shrewd business practices are paramount, Liverpool’s current stance suggests a pragmatic approach.
The club is well-known for its ability to extract maximum value from player sales, and if Everton or any other club are willing to meet their valuation for Doak, it demonstrates a clear commitment to their financial model.
This valuation is a testament to Doak’s perceived potential, especially considering Liverpool only paid Celtic around £600,000 for him in 2022.
Such a transfer, if it materialises, would represent a seismic shift in the Merseyside football landscape.
The coming weeks will reveal whether this unthinkable scenario becomes a reality, potentially setting a new precedent for inter-city transfers.
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