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 changes come 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 working alongside sporting director Richard Hughes to identify both incoming and outgoing players. The club is reportedly prioritizing five major signings, necessitating sales to create space in the squad and potentially generate funds.
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 Liverpool’s last opportunity to secure a transfer fee for him. Mac Allister, meanwhile, has struggled for form and is not considered a suitable fit for Iraola’s preferred style of play, which demands greater physicality and energy. Harvey Elliott, who recently returned from a loan spell at Aston Villa, is also expected to depart, along with Wataru Endo.
The goalkeeping position is also under review, with either Alisson Becker or Giorgi Mamardashvili potentially leaving. However, sources at TEAMtalk suggest that Becker will remain at the club, potentially leaving Mamardashvili to seek another loan spell. Defender Joe Gomez, with only a year left on his current contract, could also be sold, although the club would need to secure replacements given Ibrahima Konate’s recent departure.
Perhaps the most notable changes are anticipated in the attacking line. Following the sale of Mohamed Salah, Federico Chiesa, who joined Liverpool last summer from Juventus, is also expected to be allowed to leave 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, the manager he was signed under.
Liverpool are reportedly well advanced in negotiations to sign RB Leipzig teenager Yan Diomande, who could become one of the club’s biggest signings in history. They are also showing interest in Burnley players as Iraola begins to reshape the team in his image. These changes signal a clear intent to rebuild and address the shortcomings of the previous season.
These potential departures and incoming signings suggest a significant overhaul at Anfield, as Iraola aims to establish his own identity and return Liverpool to the top of the Premier League.
