Victor Munoz and Mohamed Salah
All the ins and outs at Liverpool this summer
Liverpool are set for another massive summer as they aim to right their wrongs from their failed title defence and kickstart a new era under expected new boss Andoni Iraola.
Arne Slot won the Premier League in his debut season with Liverpool and they went on to back him with their biggest ever spend last summer. However, for various reasons, Liverpool are yet to really see the best of most of their additions from last year.
And after only finishing fifth this season, it’s become clear that Liverpool need to adjust their squad even more.
Slot paid the price and was sacked in May, to be replaced by Iraola. Liverpool are now in the process of modifying their squad for their new regime.
Here, we’re keeping track of every signing Liverpool make this summer and every player leaving.
Liverpool signings
Victor Munoz
From: Osasuna
Fee: £34.5m
Position: Winger
Age: 22
Previously linked with Newcastle, Liverpool swooped in to secure the signing of Munoz from La Liga side Osasuna.
A member of Spain’s World Cup squad, the youngster usually plays on the left wing.
His contract with Liverpool is expected to last for six years.
Jeremy Jacquet
From: Rennes
Fee: £55m
Position: Defender
Age: 20
Liverpool announced the signing of Jacquet in February after reaching an early agreement with Rennes for a summer move.
The 20-year-old hasn’t played much since after suffering an injury, but will be an important part of Liverpool’s defence in the long term.
Liverpool could pay Rennes another £5m in add-ons on top of the £55m transfer fee.
Ifeanyi Ndukwe
From: Austria Wien
Fee: £2.6m
Position: Defender
Age: 18
One for the future, Liverpool agreed to sign Ndukwe in January, but the move could only go through at the next opportunity after his 18th birthday in March.
The defender made his first-team debut for Austria Wien in May as a late substitute.
Liverpool exits
Amara Nallo
To: HJK
Fee: Loan
Position: Defender
Age: 19
Teenage centre-back Nallo, who has two cup appearances to his name for Liverpool, has joined Finnish side HJK on loan until the end of December.
It’s the first loan spell of his career.
Armin Pecsi
To: Hartberg
Fee: Loan
Position: Goalkeeper
Age: 21
After joining Liverpool last year but still awaiting his senior debut, young goalkeeper Pecsi will build up his experience with Hartberg in the Austrian Bundesliga this season.
Pecsi has 17 appearances for Liverpool’s under-21s to his name and remains under contract until 2030.
Mohamed Salah
To: TBC (Released)
Fee: Free
Position: Forward
Age: 33
Salah’s exit from Liverpool marks the end of an era and represents quite the turn of events from the joy of him signing a new contract last year.
After playing a huge part in their title win, Salah was supposed to stay until 2027, but things turned sour around Christmas time and the situation never recovered.
It was announced in March that Salah would be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season. Out of goodwill, he will be allowed to move on as a free agent.
Salah’s final record for Liverpool included 257 goals from 442 games. Despite how it ended, he goes out as a club legend.
Andy Robertson
To: Tottenham Hotspur
Fee: Free
Position: Left-back
Age: 32
One of Liverpool’s best ever value-for-money signings has left the club after nine years of service.
Robertson saw out the final season of his contract in full, despite having the chance to join Tottenham in January.
Spurs went on to secure the signing of Robertson as a free agent in June instead.
The Scotland captain made a total of 378 appearances for Liverpool after his £8m move from Hull City in 2017.
Ibrahima Konate
To: Real Madrid
Fee: Free
Position: Centre-back
Age: 27
After a whole year of will-he-won’t-he over Konate’s chances of signing a new deal, the defender’s contract lapsed and his exit has been confirmed.
Konate spent five years at Liverpool after joining from RB Leipzig, making 183 appearances.
He was a regular starter during Slot’s reign after originally being bedded in patiently by Jurgen Klopp, and also encountering some injury issues.
“I am deeply saddened that I didn’t get the chance to say goodbye to all of you at the last game,” Konate posted on social media. “At that moment, I didn’t know it would be my final time wearing this shirt in front of you.
“From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything. I love you all and will carry Liverpool with me wherever I go.”
Konate has subsequently signed with Real Madrid.
What we’re expecting at Liverpool
Replacing Salah will be the big question on everyone’s mind at Anfield. To fill the void, they are looking at an ambitious move for PSG’s Bradley Barcola.
As for replacing Robertson, Liverpool signed Milos Kerkez last summer and are expected to welcome back Kostas Tsimikas after his loan spell at Roma.
At centre-back, the signing of Jacquet and upcoming recovery of Giovanni Leoni should account for Konate’s exit, but there might be space for another addition.
Elsewhere, Liverpool face a goalkeeping dilemma. There are persistent reports doubting Alisson Becker’s future at the club, which could leave them having to replace another legend if they aren’t convinced about Giorgi Mamardashvili yet.
Keep an eye on Liverpool’s midfield as well. Curtis Jones is entering the final year of his contract, with Inter Milan still keeping him on their radar, and Alexis Mac Allister’s future has also been called into question.