Liverpool were crowned Premier League champions only a few weeks ago, but their blockbuster moves in the transfer market are already turning heads and making fans even more excited for the upcoming 2025/26 campaign.
The Reds, who secured their 20th English title without bringing in any major upgrades last summer, are now heading into what could be a historic transfer window – one in which they may break not only their own but also the British transfer record with the signing of Bayer Leverkusen superstar Florian Wirtz.
Having already welcomed Wirtz’s title-winning teammate Jeremie Frimpong as their first summer signing, Liverpool are showing no signs of slowing down and are expected to begin the new campaign with several notable changes to Arne Slot's squad.
From two new full-backs to a potentially reformed frontline, the Premier League winners could look like a completely different team once the 2025/26 season gets underway.
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Goalkeeper + Defenders
Alisson, Jeremie Frimpong, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Milos Kerkez
Liverpool’s top choice in goal since his arrival in 2018, Alisson is expected to retain his place in Slot’s starting XI next season. However, competition is set to increase with Giorgi Mamardashvili arriving from Valencia, after the Georgian goalkeeper agreed to a move to Anfield last summer.
In central defence, while another addition has not been ruled out, the familiar pairing of Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate should remain intact. At least for another season, considering Konate’s current deal expires in just over 12 months, while Van Dijk signed a two-year extension in April.
After parting ways with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool wasted no time finding a right-back replacement, with Frimpong arriving from Leverkusen in a £29.5m deal, despite early expectations that Conor Bradley might be promoted into a permanent starting role.
The Reds are also seeking a long-term successor to Andy Robertson, who turned 31 in March and has a year left on his deal, with talks ongoing with Bournemouth over a £45m move for left-back Milos Kerkez.
Midfielders
Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz, Ryan Gravenberch
Regarding midfielders, Liverpool were eager to bring in a new defensive-minded option last summer and were heavily linked with a move for the now Arsenal-bound Martin Zubimendi.
However, Ryan Gravenberch’s impressive resurgence under Slot has seemingly shifted their focus towards signing an attacking player this year, with both the Dutchman and Alexis Mac Allister expected to retain their places in the first XI next season.
Instead, the Reds are now close to sealing a record-breaking move for the aforementioned Wirtz, who would bring not only the maturity and creativity of a seasoned playmaker but also positional versatility, as he can operate both in attacking midfield and on either wing.
The Germany international is expected to join Liverpool in a club-record deal potentially worth around £127m, which would surpass the current British transfer record held by Moises Caicedo's £115m move to Chelsea.
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Forwards
Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak, Bradley Barcola
Going through several changes in defence and midfield, Liverpool are also expected to kick off the new campaign with a rebolstered front three, where only Mohamed Salah is likely guaranteed to retain his spot.
While the likes of Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz have been heavily linked with an exit, Liverpool are exploring potential replacements, and it has been clear for weeks that their ‘dream’ signing at centre-forward is Alexander Isak.
The £150m-rated Newcastle star has cemented his status as one of the best strikers in world football after another standout campaign at St James’ Park, and would bring a fresh dynamic to a Liverpool frontline that has lacked a consistent central goal threat since Roberto Firmino’s move to Saudi Arabia two seasons ago.
As for the left wing, Liverpool could yet retain Barcelona and Saudi target Diaz, but have also been linked with a blockbuster move for Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola.
According to a recent report, the Reds are prepared to rival Bayern Munich in the race for the £100m-rated winger, who would be an exciting addition to Slot’s attack after contributing 40 goals and assists in 58 appearances for PSG this season.
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