Andoni Iraola, the newly appointed Liverpool manager, is preparing significant changes to the squad, with up to seven players potentially being sold this summer, according to Liverpool.com. The overhaul comes after a disappointing season for the club which saw them finish fifth in the Premier League and led to the departure of Arne Slot.
Iraola, who signed a two-year deal at Anfield on Thursday evening, is reportedly aligned with sporting director Richard Hughes on the need for substantial squad adjustments. While five major signings are planned, departures are necessary to facilitate these additions and reshape the team in Iraola’s image.
Midfielders Curtis Jones and Alexis Mac Allister are among those likely to be moved on. Jones’s contract situation, with only one year remaining, means this summer represents the last opportunity to secure a transfer fee. Mac Allister, after a disappointing season, is reportedly not considered to possess the physicality required for Iraola’s preferred style of play. Harvey Elliott, recently returned from a loan spell at Aston Villa, is also expected to be sold, alongside Wataru Endo.
The goalkeeping position is also under review, with either Alisson Becker or Giorgi Mamardashvili potentially leaving. However, sources indicate to TEAMtalk that Alisson is expected to remain at the club, potentially leaving Mamardashvili to seek another loan spell. Defender Joe Gomez, with only a year left on his contract, could also be allowed to depart, though the club may need to sign replacements given Ibrahima Konate’s recent departure.
Changes are also anticipated in the attacking line. Following the departure of Mohamed Salah, Federico Chiesa, who joined Liverpool in 2024, is also reportedly available for transfer after a frustrating two-year spell. Furthermore, Cody Gakpo has reportedly informed the club of his desire to leave, particularly following the departure of Arne Slot, who he was closely linked with.
Liverpool are reportedly well advanced in negotiations to sign RB Leipzig teenager Yan Diomande, a deal that would make him the club’s third-most expensive signing in history, as reported by David Ornstein. The club is also showing interest in Burnley players, though the specific target remains undisclosed. These moves signal a clear intent to rebuild the squad under Iraola’s leadership and compete for top honors next season.
