Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson has predicted that as many as five senior players could depart Anfield before the start of next season - as he forecast a "mad summer" of transfer activity on Merseyside.

Despite glory potentially awaiting Slot in the league, the uncertainty over the futures of stalwarts Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold also continues to dominate the discourse among supporters as the season approaches its business end.

All three players have entered the final months of their deals at Anfield, meaning that they will be free to depart the club for nothing at the end of the campaign unless they renew their contracts.



In addition to the speculation surrounding the trio, recent defeats have have led pundits such as Jamie Carragher to suggest that the Merseysiders could benefit from reinforcements ahead of next season.

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With all of this considered, former Reds mainstay Lawrenson is convinced that his old club could be set for a busy summer in the transfer market.

Ex-Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson has given his verdict on the current situation facing Arne Slot.

Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson feels Arne Slot is potentially facing a considerable task in the summer.

Lawrenson is convinced that the Reds' perennial rivals will strengthen their squads this summer.