BREAKING NEWS: Coming live from anfield, ” this decision was difficult for me to make but I have to my time with Liverpool is over i think its time to move i won everything here with Liverpool I’m also grateful to the fans but it is what it is Change is constant”. Liverpool superstar Trent Alexander-Arnold has confirmed that he will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season due to personal reasons.
Liverpool is undergoing significant changes this summer, with Jurgen Klopp stepping down as manager and several key backroom staff also departing alongside the German. Sporting director Jorg Schmadtke left the club at the end of the January transfer window, with Richard Hughes set to replace him in June. Hughes faces a daunting task ahead, with numerous contract negotiations and squad rebuilding on his agenda.
However, alongside these administrative changes, there’s also the possibility of notable player departures. Here, we examine five Liverpool players who could potentially leave this summer.
1. Mohamed Salah:
Liverpool resisted a substantial offer from Al-Ittihad last summer, who tabled €150 million for Mohamed Salah. The Saudi Pro League side is keen to make Salah the face of their league, and his contract expiring in 2025 means this summer represents Liverpool’s final opportunity to capitalize on his immense talent. Despite being the Reds’ top earner, Salah’s recent form decline, exacerbated by a hamstring injury, raises doubts about his consistency and longevity at Anfield.
2. Trent Alexander-Arnold:
Losing both Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold in one summer would be a nightmare scenario for Liverpool fans. Like Salah, Alexander-Arnold’s contract expires next summer, and there’s been no indication of contract negotiations from Anfield. The 25-year-old, among Liverpool’s top earners, faces crucial decisions about his future role and potential interest from clubs like Real Madrid. Having achieved success with his boyhood club, Alexander-Arnold may consider a move, presenting a significant financial opportunity for Liverpool.
3. Thiago Alcantara:
All indications suggest Thiago Alcantara will depart Liverpool this summer. Clubs like Flamengo and Al-Ettifaq reportedly show interest in the 33-year-old midfielder, whose four-year spell at Anfield seems to be concluding. Despite exhibiting moments of brilliance, Thiago’s Liverpool tenure has been marred by injuries, limiting his impact on the pitch. Liverpool may seek to offload him, given his limited playing time and failure to justify his £20 million price tag.
4. Caoimhin Kelleher:
Benefiting from Alisson Becker’s injury this season, Caoimhin Kelleher has made more appearances than any other season since joining the first-team squad. However, at 25, he seeks regular playing time as a No.1 goalkeeper, an opportunity unlikely as long as Alisson remains at Liverpool. With interest from clubs like Nottingham Forest and new links to other goalkeepers, Kelleher may consider departing to pursue first-team opportunities.
5. Joel Matip:
Joel Matip’s tenure at Liverpool has been marred by injuries, with his final season plagued by a severe injury. Despite Klopp’s desire for the club to extend Matip’s contract, it’s believed the new Anfield hierarchy is prepared to let the soon-to-be 33-year-old’s contract expire. Matip, a cult hero at Liverpool, has contributed to the club’s major honors under Klopp, but his future remains uncertain due to his injury woes and contractual situation.
