Liverpool may sit comfortably atop the Premier League table, but the club’s transfer business is anything but settled.
With key players potentially on the move and fresh targets emerging, the summer window is shaping up to be one of the most eventful in recent memory.
Trent Alexander-Arnold set for Real Madrid move
The biggest news circling Anfield is the near certainty that Trent Alexander-Arnold will leave for Real Madrid when his contract expires next year. The England international appears set to follow in the footsteps of Antonio Rüdiger and Kylian Mbappé as another high-profile free transfer to Los Blancos.
With Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah’s futures still uncertain, Liverpool’s new sporting director Richard Hughes faces a monumental task – not just in signing new players but also in deciding which squad members to offload.
Jarell Quansah on Newcastle’s radar
One of the latest developments involves young centre-back Jarell Quansah, who has caught the attention of Newcastle United. The 21-year-old, currently on the fringes of Arne Slot’s squad, is high on the Magpies’ shortlist for defensive reinforcements.
The Times’ Martin Hardy reports that Jarell Quansah is on Newcastle’s centre-back shortlist ahead of the summer transfer window. There have been no contacts or talks yet, but he’s reportedly on their list.
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Dean Huijsen is another name mentioned, but Newcastle are not optimistic about their chances of completing a deal with Bournemouth amid interest from Liverpool.
With Liverpool prioritizing a move for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, some fans are already dreaming of a swap deal involving Quansah. However, no formal talks have taken place yet.
Liverpool pursuing a new left-back
While Conor Bradley has a chance to succeed Alexander-Arnold at right-back, Liverpool are actively looking for reinforcements on the opposite flank. Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez has emerged as a key target, and there are strong indications that a deal could be in the works.
If Kerkez arrives, either Andy Robertson or Kostas Tsimikas could be shown the exit door.
Big decisions l oom for Arne Slot and Richard Hughes
With Liverpool’s dominance in the league, the expectation is that their transfer business will solidify their title credentials for next season. However, the club is bracing for some difficult decisions – balancing high-profile exits, key contract renewals, and ambitious new signings.
The summer window is set to define the Arne Slot era.