Four new starters Arne Slot can call upon next season as Liverpool prepare for transfer spree
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Links to players such as RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande and Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton have undoubtedly generated excitement among supporters.However, the ECHO examines four Liverpool players capable of establishing themselves as regular starters under Slot next season.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageREAD MORE: Florian Wirtz explains why he 'liked' Mohamed Salah post and makes Arne Slot feelings clearREAD MORE: When will Liverpool find out next season's Premier League fixtures?
Date and time confirmedAlexander IsakAnticipation reached fever pitch when Liverpool shelled out £125million, a British transfer record, to secure Isak from Newcastle last summer.The Swedish striker's campaign has been far from stellar: an absent pre-season followed by a devastating leg break against Spurs in December largely derailed the 26-year-old's debut term on Merseyside.Isak notched three goals for Liverpool this season and his statistics do not make for particularly pleasant reading. A successful World Cup with Sweden could also provide the forward with the fitness and confidence he craves, leaving him well-placed to lead Liverpool's line next season.Rio NgumohaThe standout performer of Liverpool's campaign, the 17-year-old burst on the scene with a dramatic late winner against Newcastle in August.
Such has been Ngumoha's influence that significant portions of Anfield jeered Slot when he withdrew the teenager recently during a Premier League game against Chelsea.One suspects those supporters won't need to voice their frustration again next season, with Ngumoha a strong candidate to step off the bench and establish Liverpool's left flank as his domain.Jeremy JacquetThe Reds agreed a deal with Rennes in January for Jacquet, valued at up to £60m. Before a shoulder injury in February ended his Ligue 1 season, Jacquet was prevailing in an impressive 75.5 per cent of aerial duels, 67.5 per cent of ground duels and had 77 ball recoveries, according to FotMob.He has been labelled as one of the finest young centre-back talents in global football, and Liverpool supporters will be eager to see him given an opportunity next campaign.Giovanni LeoniThe Italian starlet arrived from Parma last summer in a £30m deal.