Liverpool transfer state of play with EIGHT stars 'allowed to leave' this summer
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That came after a summer which saw them spend more than £400million, including breaking their own transfer record on two occasions.But the arrivals of Florian Wirtz for £116m and of Alexander Isak at £125m, have failed to have the desired effect with their defence quickly crumbling.Liverpool are now 21 points behind leaders Arsenal and face a battle to just qualify for next season’s Champions League. He has looked increasingly disillusioned at Anfield this season, having only signed a new two-year deal in the summer.His public rant at Arne Slot in December appeared to be the point of no return and despite being re-integrated into the squad, his long-term future was always a huge question mark.That question mark was erased when he confirmed his nine-year Anfield stint will close at the end of the season and looks likely to move to Saudi Arabia.Out of contractIbrahima Konate and Andy Robertson are both out of contract this summer and despite several offers to the former, there is now a growing likelihood the two will leave on free transfers.It is understood that Liverpool want to keep Konate, but have thus far failed to reach an agreement and it now looks as if he will at least assess his option.
Meanwhile, Robertson was close to leaving for Tottenham in January and should depart after this summer’s World Cup.Futures uncertainCurtis Jones, Joe Gomez and Federico Chiesa are three more that Liverpool could be open to offers for this summer.Jones, who graduated from the Liverpool academy will have just 12 months remaining on his contract and there could be a push to get a fee while they still can. He has proven a reliable squad player, but injuries have stopped him ever truly fulfilling his potential.
He has failed to ever break into the starting XI under Slot and would have plenty of suitors back in Italy, should he decide to end his stay in English football.It wouldn't be a surprise, at all, if all three of these are playing in different shirts next season.Headline exitsThe final two that Liverpool are said to be open to offers for are Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo.Gakpo has been a near ever present under Slot, but has struggled for form after playing a key role in their successes last term. He has struggled to reach the heights this season, but it feels unlikely the Liverpool boss would dispense of such a key player in their forward line, considering Salah is also on his way out.He also only signed a new deal in August of last year, meaning Liverpool would likely want a considerable fee for his services.