Liverpool must replace the leaders they are losing - here are five transfer options
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Liverpool will see Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and possibly even goalkeeper Alisson depart the club this summer.Liverpool's final match of the season at home to Brentford will be an emotional occassion, but few will shed any tears over bringing this campaign to a close.An alarming 11 Premier League defeats and 18 in all competitions (19 if you want to include the Community Shield penalty shoot-out loss) have resulted in a poor title defence and a trophyless season that has produced more questions than answers regarding the Reds' direction of travel.Regardless of what happens next, Sunday, May 24, marks the end of the road at Anfield for Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson.There is little to say about the duo that hasn't already been said, but what cannot be disputed is that they both leave as Liverpool legends, and the team is poorer for their absence.READ MORE: Liverpool £35m transfer has long been off as brutal stance sadly proved correctREAD MORE: Steven Gerrard sends Liverpool firm Curtis Jones transfer message - 'It's critical'There are also significant rumblings that suggest goalkeeper Alisson Becker - arguably the Reds' best No. But during troubled times, he has demonstrated precisely the type of leadership skills that Liverpool are lacking and is in and around Thomas Tuchel's England set-up.Should Nuno Espirito Santo's team drop into the Championship, Bowen is likely to be available for a cut-price fee that might make too much sense to ignore.Elliot AndersonAnthony Gordon's potential transfer to Liverpool never came to pass in 2024 after Newcastle United solved their PRS problems by offloading Anderson to Nottingham Forest.
What a mistake that was by the Magpies.Since then, Anderson has developed into one of the finest midfielders in the country and is a shoo-in for this summer's England World Cup squad.The 23-year-old can bring a level of steel and authority to the Liverpool engine room that has been notably missing all season, but he won't come cheap.Reports have suggested that Forest would want around £120m to let their star man leave the City Ground and if the Reds are serious about adding some much-needed grit to their midfield, they will likely have to make him the marquee signing of the summer. He will be in hot demand and Liverpool must show that they mean business.Adam WhartonAnother top midfield target and one who has been linked with a move to the Reds this summer.
Alongside Anderson, he has enjoyed a stand-out season with Forest and recently captained the side against Newcastle.With a first-rate attitude and bags full of energy, the Welshman could form an important part of Liverpool's new heartbeat.The Reds reportedly pocketed about £17m when they sold him to Forest, but as he is under contract until 2029 they would probably have to pay more than that to bring him back.John McGinnThis one is admittedly a bit of a curveball. But he has been fantastic for Aston Villa this season and whenever called upon by Unai Emery has led from the front.Recently, he got a huge return on his selfless efforts by firing the two goals that have sent Villa to the Europa League final and by this time next week, he could have lifted the trophy.The chances of the Reds completing a transfer for a veteran like McGinn are low, but can they find a forward player who shares similar qualities?FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!