Liverpool have enjoyed a busy transfer window so far and a number of players are set to leave the club this summer
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Arne Slot and Jarell Quansah after Liverpool play PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League
Arne Slot and Jarell Quansah after Liverpool play PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League
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Liverpool are set to break the £200m barrier this summer as they look to strengthen Arne Slot’s Premier League-winning squad. The Reds have already spent more than they ever have done before in a single transfer window, but their incoming business is not done yet.
Giorgi Mamardashvili will join the club this summer after a £29m deal was agreed with Valencia last year, while Liverpool have broken their transfer record to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in an £116m deal.
The Reds have also signed Jeremie Frimpong and Armin Pecsi from Bayer Leverkusen and Puskas Akademia for £29.5m and £1.5m respectively, while they are working on a £40m deal to bring in Milos Kerkez from AFC Bournemouth.
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The arrival of the Hungarian will break the aforementioned £200m barrier, and take Liverpool’s overall summer spend to - including potential add-ons - roughly £216m.
But the Reds are still expected to move for a new centre-forward, while additional attacking and defensive recruits cannot be ruled out depending on outgoings.
After completing a deal for Kerkez, Liverpool will prioritise balancing their squad and moving players on before completing their incoming business. Jarell Quansah looks set to be the next player to depart as he closes in on a £35m move to Bayer Leverkusen.
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Limited to being able to register a senior squad of 25 players, aged 21 or over, the arrivals of Wirtz and Kerkez will leave the Reds with 35 such players - dropping to 34 once Quansah completes his own move.
A significant number of Slot’s squad have been linked with moves away this summer, with some even speaking about their situations publicly.
Federico Chiesa opened the door to a return to Italy while Harvey Elliott has admitted he might have to move on, for example, but Wataru Endo has insisted he wishes to stay put at Anfield.
And with a number of outgoings now expected, the ECHO takes a look at who could be leaving Liverpool this summer with the Reds - who have already sold Trent Alexander-Arnold and Caoimhin Kelleher for a combined total of £28m - in line to raise significant funds.
Joe Gomez
Joe Gomez endured an injury-plagued campaign at Liverpool as he missed nearly all of the second half of the season with a hamstring injury. Limited to a back-up role under Arne Slot, it would be no surprise if the England international moved on.
The versatile defender is the Reds’ longest-serving player, but nearly left for Newcastle United in a £45m deal last summer.
Liverpool will unlikely be able to demand such a fee 12 months on. But with Gomez attracting interest, they could still make a considerable profit on a player they signed for just £3.5m 10 years ago.
Possible fee: £25m-£35m
Darwin Nunez
Liverpool’s record signing, Darwin Nunez endured a difficult campaign as he fell out of favour under Arne Slot. Having failed to deliver consistently in his three seasons at Anfield, the Uruguayan is now expected to move on.
The striker was subject of interest from Saudi Arabia in January and continues to be linked with a move to the Gulf State. However, Atletico Madrid, Napoli and AC Milan have also been touted as possible suitors.
The Reds committed to spending £85m when signing Nunez from Benfica three years ago. While unlikely to make a profit on the striker - even taking into consideration Saudi interest - they should be able to pocket the majority of their initial outlay.
Possible fee: £60m-£70m
Federico Chiesa
Chiesa endured a frustrating first season with Liverpool as he was limited to just one Premier League start. Making 14 appearances in all competitions, of which only four were starts, the forward has admitted he is open to moving on.
The 27-year-old was signed for an initial £10m after being deemed surplus to requirements by Juventus last summer.
Linked with a plethora of clubs, including Napoli, AC Milan and Atletico Madrid, the Reds should at least make their money back on Chiesa despite his challenging year at Anfield.
Possible fee: £12m-£18m
Harvey Elliott
Elliott started only twice in the Premier League last season - both times after the title was already won - as he found his opportunities limited under Slot. With Liverpool signing Wirtz in an £116m deal, his prospects look unlikely to improve.
The England Under-21s international has been linked with a move away from Anfield for a number of months, but initially dismissed such transfer speculation. However, in recent weeks he has admitted he might have to leave the club.
Still only 22 and having made 147 appearances for the Reds, Elliott will have plenty of suitors if he does choose to move on.
Possible fee: £35m-£45m
Kostas Tsimikas
With Liverpool signing Kerkez from Bournemouth, at least one of their senior left-backs is expected to move on this summer.
While Kostas Tsimikas has admitted there is a ‘temptation’ to pursue starting opportunities elsewhere, he is also happy at Anfield.
The Greek does have his suitors though, and is on the radar of several clubs including newly-promoted Premier League side Leeds United.
Possible fee: £12m-£18m
Andy Robertson
Like Tsimikas, Andy Robertson could move on this summer following the arrival of Kerkez. The Scotland international, who has a year left on his contract, has admitted he is considering his options.
Now 31 years old, the left-back will have one eye on next summer’s World Cup when he considers his next move.
Atletico Madrid are interested in signing the long-serving defender if he does decide to call time on his Anfield career.
Possible fee: £8m-£12m
Ben Doak
Liverpool rejected permanent bids from Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town for Ben Doak in January, but interest in the Scotland international remains.
The 19-year-old was impressing on loan at Middlesbrough before seeing his campaign ended prematurely by injury in January. But that has not put off suitors, with Everton joining the list of clubs interested in his services.
Signed for £600k from Celtic in the summer of 2022, Liverpool will make a significant profit on Doak if he does leave the club permanently this summer.
Possible fee: £25m-£30m
Jarell Quansah
Jarell Quansah looks set to join Bayer Leverkusen in a £35m deal with transfer talks now at an advanced stage.
The England Under-21s international started last season as first-choice under Arne Slot, only to be withdrawn at half-time against Ipswich Town on the opening day of the season. Going on to make 25 appearances in all competitions, the 22-year-old took time to recover from the early setback.
Starting only one Premier League game in his preferred position prior to the Reds wrapping up the Premier League title, he is now poised to become the most expensive arrival in Leverkusen history after he was earmarked as a replacement for Jonathan Tah by incoming manager Erik ten Hag.
Possible fee: £35m
Tyler Morton
Tyler Morton was of interest to the likes of Bayer Leverkusen last summer, only for Liverpool to decide to retain his services as midfield cover.
The England Under-21s international had impressed on loan at Hull City the year before, but was limited to just five appearances last season - none of which came in the Premier League.
The 22-year-old is expected to leave should interest from a number of clubs - primarily in the Championship - be made formal.
Possible fee: £10m-£15m
Nat Phillips
Nat Phillips is attracting interest from West Bromwich Albion and a number of other Championship clubs as he enters the final year of his Liverpool contract.
The 28-year-old hasn’t played for the Reds since January 2023, and has spent the last two seasons on loan at Celtic, Cardiff City and Derby County.
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The centre-back, who has made 29 appearances for Liverpool, will be allowed to leave permanently as the Reds look to pocket a small fee.
Possible fee: £2m-£5m