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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 the heating bills at Bramley.”

Sources suggest the Goodison site could fetch close to £45 million – a figure that would bolster Everton’s efforts to avoid further financial scrutiny following recent Profit and Sustainability breaches.

From fortress to footnote?

The proposed redevelopment includes demolishing the current Bullens Road and Gwladys Street stands, replacing them with a tiered parking structure, while the old Main Stand will house the Megastore, a Liverpool FC Museum extension, and a replica 1892 pub named “The Eviction Notice”.

There are also whispers of a permanent tribute wall to “former tenants”, expected to include highlights such as “Everton 0-0 Coventry (2003)” and a mounted VHS copy of their 1995 FA Cup win – the last major trophy in the cabinet.

While some have called the move tasteless, others see it as poetic. “They took Anfield from us in 1892,” said Alaff, “we’re just finishing the circle. With interest.”

Fans divided but amused

Among supporters, reaction has ranged from disbelief to delight. “It’s got to be a wind-up,” said one Everton fan on social media. “Next you’ll be telling me Arne Slot’s going to name a dog after Goodison.”

But others saw the funny side. “If nothing else, I won’t miss trying to find parking in Bootle,” laughed long-time Red season ticket holder Sharon Stretcher. “Plus, I hear they’re keeping the away dugout as a selfie spot – iconic.”

With planning permission pending and public consultations scheduled in early April, the move is not yet a done deal. However, sources suggest both clubs have reached “an amicable understanding”, though one Everton official was overheard mumbling, “We should’ve just moved in with Tranmere.”

In any case, Goodison Park is entering its final months as a football venue. Whether it becomes a Red-branded retail and parking hub remains to be seen – but if it does, it’ll be the most ambitious crossover episode in Merseyside history.

And if you’re still reading and wondering if this can possibly be real… Happy April Fool!