Liverpool's dream midfield – Alex Scott signs, Florian Wirtz freed, Curtis Jones call made

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Liverpool's midfield became a big headache for Arne Slot, whose successor will need to make some changes ahead of next seasonRegardless of who takes the helm at Liverpool next season, there's no doubt the Reds' midfield will undergo a major restructure. Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni is even one name reportedly in the frame, but again, would demand a huge outlay in transfer fees and wages.Iraola should put his faith in Alex Scott, his former player at Bournemouth.

8 is deadly from long range and has the athleticism to win the ball high up the pitch, two attributes that were perhaps forgotten about during his stint as Slot's utility man this season.Florian Wirtz will also make a claim to become Liverpool's permanent No.10, with the freedom to drift out to the left flank. Last summer's £116m signing has shown glimpses of his undeniable talent, but too often he's looked uncomfortable and on the periphery of the action, even when stationed far out on the left.However, the 23-year-old starred for Germany against Finland in a World Cup warm-up on Sunday evening, scoring and pulling the strings from the left, with a licence to drift centrally, in a 4-2-3-1.

It'll no doubt be music to Iraola's ears, as he will give the German free rein to thread balls in behind the likes of Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike.There's been much talk of Curtis Jones leaving Liverpool this summer. While the Japanese international returned to action for his country on Sunday after a long injury layoff, Endo's cult status at Anfield is probably not enough to justify a place in Iraola's midfield.Replacing Endo could well mean bringing in another defensive-minded player.