Liverpool Summer Shake-Up: Who Should Stay, Who Should Go?
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Liverpool Summer Shake-Up: Who Should Stay, Who Should Go?

George

With a Premier League title secured and a new era under Arne Slot underway, Liverpool must decide which players to build around—and who to let go.

After an unexpectedly triumphant season, Liverpool are entering a pivotal summer. What was supposed to be a transition year under new manager Arne Slot, sporting director Richard Hughes, and returning executive Michael Edwards turned into a dominant league-winning campaign. But with key players aging and several contracts winding down, now comes the hard part: shaping the future.

Liverpool’s Summer Priorities

  • Strengthen fullback and center-back depth
  • Resolve uncertainty around Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, and Núñez
  • Add midfield creativity and reliable forward depth
  • Manage wages and long-term contracts smartly

Goalkeeper Decisions

  • Alisson Becker: Keep, possibly extend contract if he stays long-term
  • Caoimhín Kelleher: Move on – needs regular playing time
  • Giorgi Mamardashvili: Keep – long-term Alisson successor
  • Marcelo Pitaluga: Loan out – still needs regular match experience
  • Vitezslav Jaros: Move on – doesn’t fit long-term plans

Defense: A Controlled Rebuild

  • Virgil van Dijk: Recently extended – clear leadership role continues
  • Ibrahima Konaté: Keep and extend – future of Liverpool’s backline
  • Joe Gomez: Keep – but wait on contract until fitness is proven
  • Jarell Quansah: Split opinion – valuable, but may command a good fee
  • Kostas Tsimikas: Possibly sell – depending on incoming left-back
  • Andy Robertson: Keep or move – depending on attitude toward squad role
  • Trent Alexander-Arnold: Let go – likely to leave on a free to Real Madrid
  • Conor Bradley: Keep – consider extension based on 2025 performance

Midfield: Impressive, But Needs Depth

  • Ryan Gravenberch: Keep – breakout star, future key player
  • Alexis Mac Allister: Keep – continues to grow in influence
  • Dominik Szoboszlai: Split – keep, but open to good offers
  • Wataru Endo: Move on – not in Slot’s long-term plans
  • Curtis Jones: Keep and extend – local player with upside
  • Harvey Elliott: Split – valuable depth, but sale could fund upgrades
  • Tyler Morton & Stefan Bajcetic: Keep – monitor development or loan

Attack: Time for a New Era

  • Mohamed Salah: Recently extended – remains the talisman
  • Luis Díaz: Keep – but no urgent need to extend
  • Darwin Núñez: Sell – form regressed, could still fetch solid fee
  • Cody Gakpo: Keep – thriving under Slot
  • Diogo Jota: Keep – monitor fitness, likely impact sub
  • Federico Chiesa: Split – consider loan if Núñez stays
  • Ben Doak & Jayden Danns: Loan – both recovering, need playing time

Transfer Market Goals

With an estimated £150m in available net spend, Liverpool can afford to be bold. The priority areas:

  • 🔁 Replace Alexander-Arnold and strengthen both fullback roles
  • 🔐 Sign a top-tier central defender (e.g. Dean Huijsen for £50m)
  • 🎯 Bring in a creative midfielder to rotate with Mac Allister and Gravenberch
  • ⚡ Upgrade the striker position – especially if Núñez is sold

Final Thoughts

Liverpool are in a rare position of strength. With the wage bill controlled and major revenue from Champions League and stadium expansion, they can afford to make 2–3 strategic signings. Slot has breathing room to reshape the team without pressure — but in the long run, he’ll be judged by how smoothly he evolves this title-winning squad.

What would you do with Núñez or Trent? Let us know in the comments.

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