Liverpool's future could be a bright one if the club continues to recruit young
Victor Munoz of Spain celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the International Friendly match between Spain and Serbia
Victor Munoz will join Liverpool from Osasuna this summer(Image: (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images))
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Liverpool's acquisition of Victor Munoz from Osasuna suggests the Reds are looking to inject young blood into the squad. The 22-year-old Spanish winger will be Andoni Iraola's first signing as manager and signifies Liverpool will be looking to bring down the average age of a squad that currently sits at 26.1.
The club's transfer activity has seen them linked with a series of youngsters. The likes of 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande and 18-year-old Moroccan star Ayyoub Bouadda being rumoured demonstrate further that Liverpool are looking to build something of a young dynasty.
So, how will the club's dream first XI look in years to come? Well, there is that £120million worth of talent already at the club in Munoz, Giovanni Leoni and Jeremy Jacquet, who will feature heavily, but we'll get to that in a second.
Alisson, 33, is expected to depart after his contract expires next season. Liverpool will be at a crossroads when it comes to who stands between the sticks, and while Giorgi Mamardashvili has deputised this season, the Reds should look to bring Caoimhin Kelleher back to the club.
Kelleher, 27, was sold to Brentford last summer, but Liverpool will need a goalkeeper with experience of the biggest occasions and who knows Anfield well. The fact that the Republic of Ireland international has only improved since his move makes a reunion seem obvious.
Brentford goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher
Brentford goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher
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Leoni, 19, joined from Parma last summer for £26m but suffered a nasty ACL injury in his first-ever start. He will only come back stronger and will take his place in the Red's back four.
The capture of French centre-back Jeremy Jacquet, 20, from Rennes in January for £60m also represents smart succession planning as the club prepare to replace captain Virgil Van Dijk, who will turn 35 this summer. The duo also plug the gap left by Ibrahima Konate, who departed this month.
At right-back, Conor Bradley, 22, deserves a chance to prove himself upon returning from a long lay-off. Milos Kerkez, also 22, will drop in at left-back and will only benefit from linking up with Iraola once again following their time together at Bournemouth.
Jeremy Jacquet of Rennes during the Ligue 1 McDonald's football match between Paris FC and Stade Rennais FC (Rennes) at Stade Jean Bouin on November 7, 2025 in Paris, France
Jeremy Jacquet will join up with Liverpool this summer(Image: 2025 Jean Catuffe)
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The midfield has been a conundrum for Liverpool this season. Centrally, Liverpool should move for 22-year-old Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace, who will operate as an enforcer, protecting the back four and giving them their first proper No. 6 since Fabinho.
Florian Wirtz, who is still only 23, will have a free role but can also tuck in when required. His talent is simply too great to leave out.
The addition of Munoz will give Iraola pace and versatility as he slots into the left wing. On the right is Rio Ngumoha, with the 17-year-old undoubtedly one of the most exciting talents in the Premier League.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - MAY 27: Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace celebrates win and reacts to fans after the UEFA Conference League Final 2026 match between Crystal Palace FC and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at Football Arena Leipzig on May 27, 2026 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Vitalii Kliuiev/Getty Images)
Adam Wharton has been linked with a move to Liverpool in the summer
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While Diomande could well be an alternative for either wing, the £100m plus price tag being quoted by RB Leipzig means the Reds may simply let Munoz and Nguomha thrive on the flanks instead.
Up front speaks for itself. The deadly duo of Hugo Ekitke and Alexander Isak is yet to ignite thanks to injuries, but with the former only 23 and Isak only 26, they could front Liverpool's attack for another five seasons and still be in their pomp.
Liverpool's dream future XI: Caoimhin Kelleher; Milos Kerkez, Geovanni Leoni, Jeremy Jacquet, Conor Bradley; Adam Wharton, Florian Wirtz, Victor Munoz, Rio Nguomha; Hugo Ekitike, Alexander Isak.