Liverpool dream 2026/27 squad as Mo Salah successor arrives and Adam Wharton decision made
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Liverpool have several holes in need of filling this summer and find themselves at a crossroads in Arne Slot's tenureSunday's Merseyside derby victory against Everton appears to have all but secured Champions League football for Liverpool next season. Wharton, 22, would almost certainly represent Slot's most expensive outlay of the summer should he make the move, particularly as midfield reinforcement is not currently the most pressing priority.READ MORE: Dominik Szoboszlai reveals Liverpool contract talks have stalled in update on futureREAD MORE: Ibrahima Konate settles his future and urges Liverpool boss to explain contract delayThat situation could change in the not-too-distant future, however, given Curtis Jones, Wataru Endo and Stefan Bajcetic are all tied to contracts expiring in 2027.
Should there be any suggestion the Argentinian has no intention of signing a fresh deal, this summer could represent Liverpool's final chance to get a premium return on their investment.Wharton stands out as the high-quality replacement capable of excelling in that controlling playmaker role to take the burden off those around him. And while there are other positions where significant investment may be needed, moving swiftly to snap up the Crystal Palace star now could well prove a shrewd move further down the line.Salah's heirA major vacancy appears set to open up on Liverpool's right side this summer.
It's been indicated the player is ready to leave the Vitality Stadium but would still cost a hefty £60m.Liverpool's prospects are enhanced by the fact Andoni Iraola is expected to leave Bournemouth when his contract expires this summer. The additions of Senesi and Wharton would strengthen Slot's choices at the back and in midfield, while Kroupi could be the ideal acquisition to soften the blow of Salah's exit.Here is how that final squad would look:Alisson, Mamardashvili, Pecsi; Jacquet, Bradley, Van Dijk, Senesi, Konate, Kerkez, Gomez, Leoni, Frimpong; Gravenberch, Endo, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Jones, Elliott, Bajcetic; Kroupi, Chiesa, Isak, Gakpo, Ngumoha.Join our LFC WhatsApp community 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.