The latest Liverpool headlines include the possibility of a major summer exodus of players and the club hierarchy's stance on Arne Slot
Arne Slot looks on
Arne Slot has struggled at Anfield this season(Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)
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The international break may give fans and clubs a chance to take a pause, but Liverpool have continued to generate headlines at a frantic pace. The future of Mohamed Salah has finally been resolved, with the Egyptian set to leave the club this summer.
Former boss Jurgen Klopp also made his long-awaited return to Anfield for a legends clash against Borussia Dortmund. Current manager, Arne Slot, is facing a crunch month in charge of the Reds, which begins on Saturday with an FA Cup quarter-final away to Manchester City.
A Champions League last-16 first leg against PSG will follow just four days later. Today's news suggests that Salah's departure could be the first of many for the Reds this summer. Elsewhere, with Slot under pressure, an update has emerged on the Dutchman's Anfield future.
Five players up for sale
As well as losing Salah, Reds bosses are reportedly gearing up to sell four other first-team players in the summer. These supposedly include Cody Gakpo and Alexis Mac Allister.
Long-time servant Joe Gomez and Italian star Federico Chiesa are also said to be in the firing line. The exodus will only add to the uncertainty and instability currently plaguing Anfield.
Rumours also suggest that Curtis Jones' future is also uncertain and Ibrahima Konate is yet to sign a new contract, with his current deal expiring in June.
Liverpool's reported stance is somewhat at odds with Slot's comments late last year, where he insisted that keeping a group of players together for a long period of time pays dividends.
Somewhat of a fire sale would surely mean an influx of more talent into Anfield this summer, which will come off the back of the £450million they shelled out on players last summer.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Cody Gakpo and Alexis MacAllister of Liverpool celebrate with goalscorer Mohamed Salah during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion on February 14, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)
Cody Gakpo, Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah could all leave Liverpool this summer (Image: 2026 Visionhaus)
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"I thought we played some very good football," Slot said. "That's helpful if players are together longer, and I think history has shown many times that the longer players are playing together, the bigger chance you have of winning something.
"If you add players to what you have, there's also a serious chance of improving. If you replace, like we've done, then it takes time, and then usually it gets better after a certain period of time."
Slot sack update
Despite growing calls from sections of the Liverpool fanbase for Slot to lose his job, the 47-year-old is said to have the full support of the club's hierarchy - despite a disappointing second season in charge at Anfield.
The Dutchman secured the Premier League title upon the first time of asking last campaign but has struggled this year. However, The Athletic reports that Slot's handling of the tragic loss of Diogo Jota in the summer demonstrated "great leadership", with the board happy at how he kept the squad bonded throughout the heavy loss.
Serious injuries to the likes of Alexander Isak, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni have also been taken into consideration for Slot's difficulties. The report adds the Liverpool hierarchy does not believe that the Dutchman is "effectively on trial" until the end of the campaign.
Arne Slot head coach of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Training Centre on April 02, 2026 in Kirkby, England.
The Dutchman retains full backing from the club(Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
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While former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso, who was sacked by Real Madrid earlier this year, has been linked with a return to Anfield should Slot get the sack, it's believed that Reds chiefs are not eyeing the Spaniard to take over either.
The truth is that Slot now faces a tough month with games against City and PSG coming before clashes with Crystal Palace and city rivals Everton. Liverpool's position may be clear but this run of games could yet have a significant impact on the former Feyenoord manager's long-term future on Merseyside.
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