Three to sell and three to buy as Liverpool line up another busy summer transfer window

The revolving door at Anfield will need to be greased up with the anticipated transfer business that Liverpool are expected to complete.

Whether or not Arne Slot is the man in charge, this season has highlighted a number of flaws in the squad that was built last summer. The Reds have the core of a good side and a solid blend of youth and experience. There is an expectation that the players signed last summer will also make more of an impact from the first whistle next season – if they return from the World Cup in one piece.

Three players Liverpool could sell

There will need to be more departures as well as players like Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate potentially leaving Anfield at the end of their contracts. At the top of the transfer list should be Mohamed Salah. He might be 33 and declining by the week, however, his name alone will bring in a lot of money from MLS or Saudi Arabia. His fee could go a long way to helping to pay for a replacement.

Next to leave should be Alexis Mac Allister. The Argentina international hasn’t been himself since the summer and has been nowhere near his previous levels. With a more defence minded midfielder needed, selling the 27-year old makes sense given his position in the midfield hierarchy as things stand just now.

The other obvious departure is Harvey Elliot. From player of the tournament in the Under-21 European Championships to having to sit and watch Aston Villa from the stands most weeks, this season hasn’t gone to plan for a player who had aspirations of playing in the World Cup for England. His value shouldn’t have depreciated too much given that he has been a victim of the contract that was agreed.

Three players Liverpool should sign

Whether or not Salah leaves before the end of his contract, a new, dynamic right winger is needed with two names at the top of the shopping list. Yan Diomande has been heavily linked with Liverpool and has an affiliation with the club whilst Bradley Barcola impressed against Chelsea as PSG battered Liam Rosenior’s side. Diomande’s dribbling ability and two-footedness should see him as first choice.

With Wirtz already an upgrade on Elliot, Liverpool should be looking to rectify a mistake if last summer. Luis Diaz was never really replaced and his energy, work rate and output could be replicated by Anthony Gordon, a player long considered by the club. Newcastle would be reluctant sellers, but every player has their price.

The next must have is Adam Wharton. Like Gordon, he has the mentality, quality and profile needed at Liverpool. Having a natural no.6 would free up Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch as well as offer more protection to the defence.

The hard work was done last summer, now Liverpool need to fine tune and upgrade.