Liverpool FC to Buy £45m Goodison Park in Bold Megastore and Car Park Move
In a move that’s sure to spark fierce discussion across Merseyside, Liverpool FC are reportedly close to finalising a deal to purchase Goodison Park from Everton once the Toffees relocate to Bramley-Moore Dock this May.
The surprise acquisition would see the iconic ground transformed into a state-of-the-art Liverpool FC Megastore and a multi-storey car park to help ease congestion around Anfield on matchdays. The plans include fan zones, rapid park-and-ride links, and what’s being dubbed the “Red Deck” – a rooftop supporters’ lounge with uninterrupted views of the Anfield skyline.
With Everton vacating Goodison after over 130 years, the club’s board were said to be “open to creative commercial options” for the site, but few expected their cross-park rivals to swoop in.
Community-led solution to matchday chaos
The deal, if confirmed, would see Liverpool take control of the Goodison footprint by early June, with conversion works beginning ahead of the 2025/26 season.
“It’s a win for everyone really,” said Youri Avin Alaff, Liverpool’s newly appointed Head of Urban Integration. “Fans are sick of getting stuck in traffic or circling Walton for hours. This gives us space for over 1,200 vehicles and a Megastore three times the size of the current one. You can grab a new home shirt, park up, and be at Anfield in ten minutes. We’re not just building infrastructure – we’re building dreams.”
City officials echoed the sentiment. “This project provides environmental and economic benefits to the north Liverpool area,” said City Councillor April Fulton, Cabinet Member for Civic Realignment and Optimisation (CRO). “We see it as a creative reuse of a redundant site, delivering greener transport options, more retail jobs, and less Saturday stress.”
Everton’s quiet exit sparks mixed emotions
Everton’s move to Bramley-Moore Dock has been bittersweet for supporters. Goodison has been the club’s home since 1892, when they famously left Anfield after a dispute with then-club president John Houlding – who went on to form Liverpool FC.
In a nod to that historic split, the decision to hand over Goodison to the Reds has not gone down well with every Blue.
However, Everton’s Commercial Transition Officer, Neil Downton-Long, put a brave face on it. “Of course there are emotions. But ultimately, it’s about legacy. We haven’t lifted silverware since the mid-90s, so maybe letting Liverpool use the space is the most productive thing it’s seen in decades. Plus, the extra cash flow helps cover ...
