Liverpool transfer agreement reached as Mohamed Salah exit addressed amid new problem area

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Liverpool will be active in the summer transfer market, but how much surgery does Arne Slot's roster require, and should there be more major sales to finance additional moves?Arne Slot and Liverpool will have to find a way to replace Mohamed Salah this summer(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool is facing another big summer in the transfer market, with Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson already having been confirmed as departing — two huge parts of the club's recent history.And aside from that, there are several issues that have emerged across the course of the last few months that need addressing, though some of that will come on the training field in conjunction with signing more players."It is not as simple as people think it is... 'Oh, there is a good player walking around, let's sign him'," Arne Slot said on Friday. "You always look at your squad for the short and long-term.READ MORE: How Liverpool could line up next season with 3 transfers to transform Arne Slot's sideREAD MORE: Arne Slot makes bold prediction for next season and hits back at Liverpool 'doubts'"Especially, this club is very focused on the long term.

Next season, Liverpool will surely be more fortunate with injuries, and a full pre-season for Alexander Isak will genuinely make him like a new signing.Some more pace in attack is a must — at least one addition to the forward line but probably two — and beyond that, it comes down to who leaves, for me. Giovanni Leoni, let's not forget, is a massive talent.Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz during a Liverpool training session at AXA Training Centre on October 21, 2025(Image: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Similarly, in midfield, there is an argument for an upgrade, but Curtis Jones has not played enough this season.

I know some are worried about replacing the goals that Salah has offered over the years, but I don’t think Liverpool should even be thinking in that manner.Yes, getting a winger who can chip in with a decent amount of goals would be ideal, but you’re not going to find another Salah, or if you do, he’s not going to come cheaply. Anthony Gordon’s name is doing the rounds again, although I doubt Newcastle would be too forthcoming in letting another of its stars head to Liverpool.I’m hoping the Reds will persist with Rio Ngumoha - he really does look to be something special, and he might help in allowing Liverpool to tackle some of its other priorities.Rio Ngumoha should be given more opportunities next season(Image: Steven Halliwell/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Beyond a new winger or two, it really depends on whether Ibrahima Konate stays.