LIVERPOOL: Liverpool are facing a massive transfer window this summer even as the Premier League title moves closer to returning to Anfield.
The futures of Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil Van Dijk – three key players out of contract this summer – are looming over Arne Slot’s debut campaign with Liverpool.
Apart from the three main pillars, European clubs are also targeting players in Liverpool’s starting lineup such as Ibrahima Konate and Luis Diaz.
As for the reserve players, among them goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, Harvey Elliott and Joe Gomez are looking to find a place in the starting lineup.
With star players like Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota lacking in brilliance, Slot needs to find quality replacements to maintain the team’s momentum next season.
Despite being eliminated from the Champions League and losing in the League Cup final, Slot’s first season can be considered a success if Liverpool can maintain their position at the top of the league and win the English Premier League this season.
Salah, one of the players who would be difficult to replace if the Egyptian star chose to join Inter Milan or travel to Saudi Arabia.
With 27 goals and 17 assists, Salah has been involved in 63.7 percent of Liverpool’s Premier League goals this season.
Salah is also third on the list of top scorers in the club’s history.
Alexander-Arnold is expected to join Real Madrid, leaving a huge gap at Liverpool’s right-back position with a record 62 Premier League assists in his position.
Also difficult to replace is captain Van Dijk, who is wanted by Real Madrid and Saudi Arabian clubs. He is one of the best central defenders in England this decade.