{"id":523473,"date":"2026-04-10T14:43:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T14:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/523473\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T14:43:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T14:43:13","slug":"how-liverpool-could-line-up-next-season-with-three-transfers-after-salah-and-robertson-exits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/523473\/","title":{"rendered":"How Liverpool could line up next season with three transfers after Salah and Robertson exits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool will lose long-serving stars Andy Robertson and Mo Salah in the summer and Arne Slot&#8217;s side have many other issues that need addressing in the transfer window<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mo Salah\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0_GettyImages-2264582737.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Andy Robertson and Mo Salah are leaving Liverpool this summer\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Andy Robertson and Mo Salah are leaving Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It is all change at Liverpool this summer, with two long-serving stars announcing their departures and others eyeing the exit after a challenging campaign. <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/andy-robertson\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Andy Robertson<\/a> has joined <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/mohamed-salah\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Mohamed Salah<\/a> in <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/andy-robertson-liverpool-exit-emotional-36992072\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">confirming that he will be leaving<\/a> after nine years, giving the <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/summer-transfer-window\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">summer transfer window<\/a> even more emphasis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/liverpool-transfers-confirmed-in-out-35357310\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Liverpool spent nearly \u00a3450million<\/a> last summer on Milos Kerkez, Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Giovanni Leoni and Alexander Isak and yet find themselves in desperate need of new arrivals once again after a miserable attempt at defending their <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/premier-league\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Premier League<\/a> title.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">With Salah and Robertson leaving, the backbone of the successful Jurgen Klopp era has nearly disappeared, with just Alisson and Virgil van Dijk remaining, albeit with questions swirling around their ability to perform at the top level consistently.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">After some missteps in the transfer market, owners Fenway Sports Group and director of football Richard Hughes are under huge pressure to deliver in the off-season and get the team back on track. But how will they do it?<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Here Mirror Football casts an eye over the squad, considers who might be joining Salah and Robertson in waving goodbye and who could be targeted as replacements in key positions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE!<a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MirrorFootballLFC#\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\"> Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36992990\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/liverpool-andy-robertson-mo-salah-36992990\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mohamed Salah issues new emotional statement as Liverpool exit moves closer<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36992587\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/liverpool-transfers-mohamed-salah-replacement-36992587\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Liverpool consider \u00a333m Premier League star to replace Mo Salah as transfer demands emerge<\/a>Defence<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/liverpool-fc\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Liverpool<\/a>\u2019s back line has been markedly worse this season and changes are coming. Alisson has struggled with injuries this season but the Reds already secured a back-up last summer in the form of Giorgi Mamardashvili, who hasn\u2019t convinced. Those two are likely to remain into next season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">There will certainly be new faces in central defence, with Giovanni Leoni coming back from an ACL injury and Jeremy Jacquet arriving from Rennes, having been signed for \u00a360million in January. They could find themselves replacing Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez, who are facing uncertain futures.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Konate\u2019s contract expires in June and his shaky form could see him following Robertson and Salah out the door as a free agent. Gomez, 28, has another year on his contract, but has been linked with an exit, given his status as back-up.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jeremy Jacquet playing for Rennes\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0_GettyImages-2259271688.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Jeremy Jacquet agreed to join Liverpool during the January transfer window\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Jeremy Jacquet agreed to join Liverpool during the January transfer window(Image: Neal Simpson\/Sportsphoto\/Allstar via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">That means another central defender could be on the cards this summer. <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/crystal-palace-fc\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Crystal Palace<\/a>\u2019s Maxence Lacroix and <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/afc-bournemouth\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Bournemouth<\/a>\u2019s Marcos Senesi have been mentioned in reports as proven Premier League options, while <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/borussia-dortmund\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Borussia Dortmund<\/a> \u2019s Nico Schlotterbeck and Eintracht Frankfurt\u2019s Nnamdi Collins are also on the radar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Frimpong and Kerkez were signed last summer, essentially to replace <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/trent-alexander-arnold\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Trent Alexander-Arnold<\/a> and Robertson, so little change is expected in those positions, with Conor Bradley and, potentially, Kostas Tsimikas providing back-up.<\/p>\n<p>Midfield<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">On paper, Liverpool have lots of high-quality options in central midfield, yet there has clearly been a drop-off this season. \u201cThe biggest thing that stands out for me that Liverpool have lost is the press,\u201d <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/liverpool-jamie-carragher-arne-slot-36877780\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Jamie Carragher said last month<\/a>. \u201cPressing wasn&#8217;t just a <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/jurgen-klopp\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Jurgen Klopp<\/a> thing, but the whole point of people saying &#8216;its tough going to Anfield&#8217; is not that Liverpool are always amazing on the ball or got the best players.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cIt was that it&#8217;s a tight pitch, the fans are on top of you, Liverpool get after you and win the ball back and go forward \u2013 and that is something that is sorely lacking and is the biggest problem at Liverpool right now.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">While Dominik Szoboszlai has been the best performer in 2025\/26, the form of Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch has dipped and a fresh face in the middle of the park could be required.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Eduardo Camavinga of Real Madrid\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0_GettyImages-2266220827.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Eduardo Camavinga could be available this summer\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Eduardo Camavinga could be available this summer(Image: Juan Manuel Serrano Arce\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Eduardo Camavinga has slipped slightly down the pecking order at <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/real-madrid-cf\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Real Madrid<\/a> and, still only 23, is an intriguing prospect. According to <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lequipe.fr\/Football\/Article\/Prestations-decevantes-concurrence-importante-l-avenir-d-eduardo-camavinga-au-real-madrid-semble-de-plus-en-plus-incertain\/1665424\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">L\u2019Equipe<\/a>, Real are now willing to hear offers for the midfielder who could bring back the intensity.<\/p>\n<p>Attack<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Liverpool splashed two record fees last summer, spending \u00a3116m on Wirtz and \u00a3125m on Isak, and yet still find themselves needing to do more deals a year later after Salah announced his departure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;You cannot find a Mo replacement,\u201d <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/liverpool-mo-salah-replacement-slot-36967782\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Slot said recently<\/a> before stating that the primary solution was to have Wirtz, Ekitike and Isak fit at the same time. That is, of course, a reasonable point given Isak\u2019s injury problems this season, but Rio Ngumoha isn\u2019t about to replace Salah by himself. <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/liverpool-transfers-salah-olise-diomande-36965884\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">A signing is needed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/bayern-munich\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Bayern Munich<\/a> star Michael Olise has been touted by pundits but there is surely no way the France star can be persuaded to leave his star-studded and in-form side for this current Liverpool one.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Liverpool line-up 2026\/27\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0_Liverpool-line-up-2026-27JPG.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"How Liverpool could line up in 2026\/27\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">How Liverpool could line up in 2026\/27<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">HAVE YOUR SAY! What do you make of the team? <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"#comments-section\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Comment below.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">RB Leipzig\u2019s Yan Diomande has been catching the eye, but is only 19 years old and could require a lot of patience. Another intriguing option is <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/brighton-and-hove-albion-fc\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Brighton<\/a> \u2019s Yankuba Minteh has caught the eye in spells this season following a \u00a333m move from <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/newcastle-united-fc\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Newcastle<\/a> and <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/liverpool-transfers-mohamed-salah-replacement-36992587\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">is reportedly being considered.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Slot worked with the winger during his time in the Eredivisie with Feyenoord, potentially giving the 21-year-old an edge.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">How Liverpool could line up in 2026\/27: Alisson; Frimpong, Van Dijk, Jacquet, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Camavinga, Szoboszlai; Minteh, Wirtz, Ekitike<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/D75trFtk7nvFIsFICovG0h\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Join our LFC WhatsApp community<\/a> and get all the latest LFC news, views, transfer gossip and more, as it happens We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. 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