Echo

Every player that could leave Liverpool - and their most likely destination

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Liverpool are set for a potentially busy January transfer window, with a focus on trimming the squad while maintaining Arne Slot’s title ambitions. The article outlines every player who could leave Anfield this month and where they are most likely to end up.



Several established first‑team players are highlighted as possible sales or loan departures due to contract situations, age profiles or competition for places. Senior names who are not guaranteed starters are described as vulnerable if suitable bids arrive, particularly from clubs in the Premier League, Serie A and Saudi Pro League. Versatile squad players and fringe forwards are linked with moves that would secure more regular football and generate funds for future reinvestment.

The piece also focuses on younger talents on the edge of the first team. A number of academy graduates and recent signings are tipped for loans to Championship or continental clubs to accelerate their development. For some, the most likely destination is a return to teams where they have previously impressed on loan; for others, mid‑table Premier League or ambitious European clubs are suggested as logical next steps.

Defensive options are a recurring theme, with centre‑backs and full‑backs evaluated in terms of long‑term suitability for Slot’s style. Players who are out of contract in 2026, or currently fourth or fifth choice in their position, are presented as prime candidates for either January exits or pre‑contract agreements abroad. The article stresses that Liverpool must balance short‑term depth with the risk of losing value on assets who rarely play.

Overall, the piece portrays a Liverpool squad at a crossroads: still competing for major honours but needing to evolve. January is framed less as a time for marquee arrivals and more as an opportunity to tidy the wage bill, clarify roles and position the club for a more targeted rebuild in the summer.