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Fresh off securing their 20th Premier League title, Liverpool are preparing for a transformative summer transfer window aimed at avoiding the stagnation that followed their 2019/20 triumph.

With Manchester City and Arsenal expected to mount fiercer challenges next season, sporting director Richard Hughes and manager Arne Slot are prioritizing strategic reinforcements to refine the squad’s tactical profile and depth.

The Reds are set to part ways with several high-profile players to fund their rebuild.

Darwin Nunez, despite his flashes of chaos-inducing potential, is likely to depart, with Atlético Madrid leading the chase for the Uruguayan striker.

Liverpool hope to recoup £34–45 million through a loan-to-buy deal.

Left-back Kostas Tsimikas and utility defender Joe Gomez could also be on the block, with Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez eyed as Andy Robertson’s long-term deputy.

Goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, seeking first-team football, could fetch £25 million amid interest from Brighton and Brentford.

These sales, alongside potential exits for fringe players like Ben Doak, would generate over £100 million, providing flexibility to comply with financial regulations while addressing squad needs.

While Arne Slot has been credited with leading the innovation of Jurgen Klopp’s 2.0 side this term, the Dutchman will want his own players to fully implement his philosophy as the pursuit of Martin Zubimendo showed.

And according to Lewis Steele of the Daily Mail, the club have three key targets in mind:

Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth)

Kerkez is a name that won’t be surprising for Reds fans.

Bournemouth’s £45 million valuation remains a sticking point, but Kerkez’s existing rapport with Hughes could smooth negotiations.

Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth)

The 20-year-old center-back has caught the attention of clubs around Europe and comes at a bargain with his £50 million release clause.

Standing at 6’5”, Huijsen combines aerial dominance (87% duel success) with elite distribution (91% pass accuracy), aligning with Slot’s preference for defenders who initiate attacks.

His arrival would ease the load on Virgil van Dijk while future-proofing the backline – but the hope is that his arrival is not contingent on Ibrahima Konate leaving.

Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt)

A potential Nunez replacement and Alexander Isak alternative, the 22-year-old French striker has netted 19 goals in 44 Bundesliga appearances?

His 0.68 non-penalty xG per 90 and ability to link play offer a more polished alternative to Núñez’s chaos, though his £80 million price tag carries risk

Retaining the core of Alisson, Van Dijk, and Salah provides stability, but Slot’s ability to integrate new signings swiftly will dictate whether the Reds can become the first team since City in 2019 to defend the title successfully

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