Liverpool has two clear summer transfer priorities but $113M star may prove too costly
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool will have plenty of work to do in the summer transfer window after such a poor season, with two areas being identified as priorities as the Reds may have to spend big againAlexis Mac Allister's form, Mohamed Salah's form and Hugo Ekitike's injury could influence Liverpool's transfer business(Image: Getty Images)The end of the season may be near, but there is some serious work for Liverpool to be done during the off-season after what has been a poor campaign.The Reds have just two games remaining, starting with the trip to Aston Villa before Brentford make the journey to Anfield on the final day. Arne Slot will be hoping Champions League qualification is secured before May 24, or else it could be a nervy end to the season.If the race for a top-five finish did go down to that final day, it wouldn’t come as a major surprise to Liverpool fans, who have had to endure plenty or dismal showings, and have made their frustrations clear to Slot.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Bradley Barcola latest, Marcos Senesi announcementREAD MORE: Trent Alexander-Arnold agreement reached as ex-Liverpool star already outlined return planIf, as he expects, the Dutchman remains in charge next season, then he will need backing in the upcoming transfer window.
Another major spending spree like last year is probably not likely, but then Liverpool might not have any other option but to go big on some signings.As the Daily Mail points out, there are two priorities for the Reds to address in the summer window - a new midfielder, and a replacement for Mohamed Salah.Alexis Mac Allister’s performances this season have been cause for concern, with this latest report suggesting there is no doubts over his future at Anfield, with his drop-off being compared to Fabinho’s during his final year on Merseyside.Adam Wharton has been linked with a move to Liverpool in the summer(Image: Getty Images)In terms of midfield options, it’s claimed that Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton has been considered, although Liverpool would face a battle with other Premier League clubs for his signature.Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson is also named, although is said to be destined for Manchester City, while other options have been searched for across Europe.As for replacements for Salah, Yan Diomande is the first name mentioned. Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world.Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola is described as a long-term target, who was also considered last year before Liverpool decided against pursuing him.Liverpool.com says: It feels inevitable that Liverpool is going to have to spend big on one or two players this summer.
That might be harder after last year’s spree, but you just can’t ignore the performances this season.There are problems that need to be rectified. It might come down to which one makes the most financial sense.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCTransfersAlexis Mac AllisterMohamed Salah