Liverpool Confirm Deadline-Day Recall as Another Deal Is Finalised
The club announced the decision via its official channels on February 2, 2026, bringing the 22-year-old back to Merseyside after a busy first half of the League Two campaign.
Davies, a left-footed shot-stopper and academy product, featured prominently during his time at Crawley, wearing the No. 1 shirt and making 19 appearances across all competitions. His regular involvement suggests this recall is a calculated move rather than a routine administrative decision.
Liverpool also highlighted that Davies agreed to a new contract before heading out on loan, a clear signal that the club continues to believe in his long-term development, even if immediate first-team opportunities remain limited.
More Than One Recall on Deadline Day
The goalkeeper’s return is not Liverpool’s only deadline-day adjustment. Midfielder James McConnell has also come back to the club following the early termination of his loan at Ajax, with all parties agreeing to end the arrangement.
Liverpool confirmed the decision, stating that Ajax, McConnell, and the club mutually agreed to conclude the loan spell.
These moves point to a broader strategy from Liverpool, showing a proactive approach to managing loaned players rather than reacting to isolated issues.
What Comes Next for Harvey Davies?
While Davies gained valuable match experience at Crawley, his recall raises questions about Liverpool’s next step. Goalkeepers are often loaned out to gain consistent minutes, something he achieved, despite operating behind a defence that conceded regularly.
His League Two statistics for the 2025/26 season underline just how involved he was:
- Appearances (starts): 17
- Minutes played: 1,530
- Clean sheets: 2
- Goals conceded: 31
- Saves made: 50
- Save success rate: 62%
- Penalties saved: 0 from 2
- Errors leading to shots: 2
- Errors leading to goals: 1
The heavy workload may aid his development, even if the raw numbers appear harsh.
Davies has long been regarded as a promising talent within the academy setup, with previous training-ground moments — including a memorable save from Arthur Melo during a session two years ago — reinforcing that belief.
For now, Liverpool’s position is clear: Davies is back at the club. Whether this signals the end of his time away this season or the prelude to another loan move before the window shuts remains to be seen.
