Liverpool’s summer splurge of nearly £250 million supports their title defense.

Reigning champions Liverpool will visit Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday, August 15 at 8 p.m. to begin their championship defense and begin the lengthy voyage to May 2026 when the Premier League resumes play the weekend of August 16–17.Liverpool has made quick moves in the transfer market to bolster their team as the season draws near, hoping to keep up the enthusiasm from their spectacular breakthrough campaign.Liverpool has had an unexpected summer transfer window. With the unexpected £116.5 million acquisition of Florian Wirtz, a young German playmaker who can play both centrally and on the flanks, the Reds have broken British records. Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong at right-back, and Milos Kerkez at left-back are also three significant new players that fit Arne Sloth’s style.