Of course, there have been times when the Reds have chosen to splash the cash, with the 2025-26 summer transfer window being an example of that.





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The same situation may be about to occur with Arne Slot’s men this summer after a major development was shared about the club of a potential transfer target late on Tuesday night.

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Since the summer transfer window opened up at the start of June, Liverpool have been linked with a plethora of talent.

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And, while the club are set to appeal the decision, the prospect of them being relegated opens up the potential for plenty of opportunity for football teams across the world, including Liverpool’s Premier League rivals, Chelsea.

And, while Shaqiri may not have been that prolific during his time at Anfield, his versatility and ability to create something out of nothing are just two of the assets that made him a hero to the Liverpool fans.



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If the Reds can seal a deal for Fofana worth around £20-25million and beat the likes of Chelsea to his transfer, it would be yet another no-risk move from Slot’s men and could end up being an important addition.

That is, especially if Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz and Chiesa all choose to pack their bags and exit Anfield this summer.
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