Liverpool could lose 10 players this summer as Arne Slot to oversee another refresh
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That is my take on it."What is beyond doubt is that Liverpool must be active in the transfer market once again this summer if they are to build a squad with the depth and balance necessary to mount a credible challenge for honors both domestically and on the European stage, not least because there could be several players leaving.READ MORE: Arne Slot sends defiant response as Liverpool boss asked if he will be in charge next seasonREAD MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Salah return, Slot addresses future, Diomande admissionMohamed SalahClub legend Salah will say his goodbyes after a stunning nine-year Liverpool career in the match against Brentford at Anfield a week on Sunday.The Egyptian only put pen to paper on a new two-year deal just 12 months ago, yet a dip in form and output has led to both the club and player reaching a mutual agreement to bring his contract to an early end. He represents yet another player who would be exceptionally challenging to replace.Liverpool manager Arne Slot (left) with goalkeeper Alisson(Image: Peter Byrne/PA Wire)Curtis JonesPresently the sole senior Scouser in the Liverpool first-team squad, Jones is now 25, but despite appearing in 32 Premier League fixtures this season, he has still not cemented himself as a regular starter in the Reds' engine room.Recently deployed by Slot as an emergency right-back, Jones is probably keen to play in his preferred position and, as a result, might consider leaving at the end of the campaign.The Academy product will have 12 months left on his contract at the end of the season and has been linked with a move to Inter Milan.
I've only got a year left on my contract, so I don't know," he told reporters last weekend."Whatever's meant to be will be, but I'm so grateful to have had this time here at this club. All I can do is be thankful and we'll see."Joe Gomez admitted he is not sure what the future holds for him and whether he will leave Liverpool this summerAlexis Mac AllisterAt 27, Mac Allister has already achieved more during his career than most footballers could ever imagine, though that doesn't make him immune to scrutiny.A World Cup victor with Argentina and a Premier League title holder with Liverpool, the midfielder was often the catalyst in the Reds' midfield during their championship success, yet his displays have declined this campaign sharply.With Liverpool consistently being overrun in the middle of the park, this is one position where reinforcement will undoubtedly be a priority next summer, and should a marquee addition arrive, it could be Mac Allister who ends up being moved on.
He was unlucky to suffer a significant ankle ligament injury against Sunderland, requiring surgery, which ended his campaign prematurely, but the question persists — has he already worn a Liverpool jersey for the last time?Endo will be targeting a comeback in time for this summer's World Cup, but with his playing opportunities at Liverpool continually limited, it might be the right moment to seek a new challenge elsewhere. He will return to Liverpool at the end of the season, having wasted 12 months of his career at Villa Park.The prospect of his Anfield career being resurrected seems rather unlikely, however, given that Slot was willing to loan him out in the first place, making a permanent exit elsewhere very much a possibility come the summer.Kostas TsimikasThe Greek Scouser carved his place in Liverpool's history by scoring the winning penalty in the FA Cup Final against Chelsea in 2022 and was part of the Premier League title-winning side last season, yet he has consistently played second fiddle to Robertson.When Kerkez joined for $54 million (£40 million) in the summer, a loan arrangement with AS Roma was subsequently put in place.With Robertson set to depart, Tsimikas could return as backup for Kerkez, but would the 30-year-old be content in that capacity and, more importantly, do Liverpool need a stronger option who can push the Hungarian harder at the highest level?Much could depend on the transfer business the Reds carry out at the start of the season.