Liverpool are looking at the prospect of another extremely busy summer after spending more than £400 million on new players before the 2025-26 season. Now, some regular starters are facing the Anfield axe as the Reds try to get back into a competitive state.
This campaign has been very underwhelming so far, with the champions sitting fifth in the Premier League table and in danger of missing out on Champions League football next term. Arne Slot has been given public backing from FSG so far, and plans look to be going ahead with the Dutchman still in the dugout.
One major departure has already been confirmed. Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool after nine incredible years on Merseyside. The Reds' all-time top Premier League goalscorer announced he would depart this summer, but who will be following him out the door?
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According to The Sun, the futures of some massive names who have been key to the club's recent successes could also be in their final months at Liverpool. Vice-captain Andy Robertson is expected to leave on a free transfer after he plays for Scotland at the World Cup.
Meanwhile, Curtis Jones and Ibrahima Konate are in limbo. The former appears to have fallen out of favour under the current manager, and he could seek more first-team opportunities elsewhere if Slot remains in charge. Konate, on the other hand, could leave at the end of his current contract for no transfer fee.
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It's been reported that four big names have been placed on the transfer list. Those four players are World Cup-winning midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, Joe Gomez and Federico Chiesa.
Mac Allister and Gakpo, while receiving a lot of criticism online this season due to poor performances, have been regular starters under Slot. That means huge arrivals would be expected to replace both men if they were allowed to leave.
Chiesa and Gomez have been bit-part players over the past two seasons, only being given chances when others are out injured. Between them, the quartet could fetch £153 million if their Transfermarkt valuations are anything to go by.
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That would be a significant sum to put towards incoming transfers, which will be vital for Liverpool to get back into the title race next season. The Sun's report states that the 'top priority' signing at Anfield will be a defensive midfielder.
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English youngsters Adam Wharton and Elliot Anderson have been mentioned among the possible options to fulfil that role in the Reds' team. Brighton's Carlos Baleba and an audacious move for Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga have also been touted as options they could explore. Shifting the four names mentioned could give a much-needed cash boost to make these transfers happen.