Denise O’Sullivan, who holds the record for Liverpool’s most expensive signing, is poised to depart the club this summer after only six months. The Republic of Ireland international, who arrived in January for a fee of £300,000, is widely expected to return to the National Women’s Soccer League, with Gotham FC appearing as the leading candidate to secure her services.
During her tenure, the 32-year-old featured 13 times for Gareth Taylor’s squad, contributing to a run that reached the Women’s FA Cup semi-finals. Her exit is a significant setback for a team aiming to reconstruct following a difficult 2025-26 season. Sources indicate that negotiations between Liverpool, the player, and Gotham FC are progressing well, with the club likely to receive a substantial fee. The arrangement may involve an initial one-year loan paired with a mandatory purchase clause.
The decision is reportedly driven by personal reasons, as O’Sullivan looks to head back to the United States. She previously spent nine seasons with North Carolina Courage, serving as captain and amassing over 150 appearances. A veteran with 132 caps for Ireland, her departure coincides with further challenges for Liverpool, including the failure to make goalkeeper Jennifer Falk’s loan move permanent, despite the club’s ongoing efforts to strengthen their roster this window.
