Even though the summer transfer window is still a few months away, Liverpool would be wise to be keeping the eyes peeled for potential opportunities.

That was the reported motivation behind the deals to sign Federico Chiesa from Juventus and Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia.

This summer there could be another 'opportunity' that Liverpool could take advantage of - contracts.



That has often, in the past, led to some clubs choosing to do business to avoid losing the player for free a year later, as Juventus did with Chiesa just last summer.

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A new striker has been rumoured to be an area of the squad that Liverpool will look to strengthen in the summer.

Mohamed Salah is out of contract in the summer and if an extension is not agreed then a replacement would need to be found.

PSV Eindhoven star Johan Bakayoko has previously been linked with Liverpool, and even scored against the Reds in the Champions League back in January.

The forward is out of contract in 2026 and it remains to be seen if an extension will be agreed in the weeks or months ahead.

The defence has also been an area of the squad that Liverpool have been heavily linked with bringing in reinforcements

The England international is out of contract in 2026, which could present an opportunity for the Reds if they wish to sign a centre-back with Premier League experience.

Staying in the top flight and in the defence, left-back has been an area of the squad that has been the subject of intense speculation over the last few months