Liverpool will be busy in terms of more incomings this summer, but sporting director Richard Hughes will have to oversee plenty of departures too, either on loan or permanently
06:00, 25 Jun 2026
Andoni Iraola during a Bournemouth training session
Andoni Iraola during a Bournemouth training session(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)
Liverpool has already begun to reshape its roster ahead of next season with the arrival of Victor Munoz from Osasuna, but sporting director Richard Hughes will have plenty more to oversee.
In terms of incomings, Yan Diomande appears to be the next priority, with Liverpool already having made clear to RB Leipzig that it is willing to spend big to sign the Ivory Coast star. Negotiations are ongoing.
But there could be a good few exits too, with some big decisions needing to be made. Midfielder Curtis Jones, who is of interest to Inter Milan, is perhaps the one with the biggest conundrum, though his price tag will need to be met too.
Under Arne Slot, Jones didn't play as often as he would have liked. He only has one year left on his contract too, so while Andoni Iraola has come in and could hand him more minutes, that isn't the only consideration.
So far, Inter has not matched Liverpool's valuation for Jones. From the player's side, it is understandable that there is a decision to be made — though nothing is sorted yet.
Federico Chiesa is another whose time at Liverpool could come to a close. The Italian barely featured under Slot and that is unlikely to change, with his physical levels having held him back.
Iraola will reshape his Liverpool squad
Iraola will reshape his Liverpool squad(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)
Quite simply, Chiesa doesn't have the pace required in wide areas and he didn't make enough of an impact off the bench last term. A return to Italy has been touted and could make sense.
Young midfielder Trey Nyoni, should he stay, is ready for more senior action. It was reported yesterday by The Athletic, though, that interest in him is growing from the Championship and abroad.
A loan could see him take the next step in his development, though staying and getting the odd appearance at Liverpool here and there should not be discounted either.
The same report named the likes of James McConnell, Luke Chambers, Kieran Morrison, Amara Nallo and Armin Pecsi as young talents who could be loaned out.
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Pecsi, for instance, is ready to play at a higher level than U21s. The goalkeeper made his senior Hungary debut recently and played in the top flight in his homeland before he signed for Liverpool.
Chambers has done well in the Championship in a couple of loan spells and won't be short of suitors. McConnell was at Ajax for a spell but that didn't fully go to plan.
Luca Stephenson is expected to leave on a permanent basis after two strong years in Scotland, while Kaide Gordon, who has been hampered by injuries, is likely to do the same.
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Incoming center-back Ifeanyi Ndukwe, who will arrive from Austria Vienna, could head out to gain experience elsewhere. He is very highly rated and cost around $3.3 million (£2.5 million).