Total: €183 million
This summer, Liverpool has been highly active in the transfer market, having completed three significant transactions, and they’re not done yet. Under the leadership of Arne Slot, who enjoyed a stellar debut season on Merseyside with a record-equalling 20th top-flight title, the club is looking to build on its success. Liverpool’s efficient transfer strategy has made them a model for clubs across Europe, enabling them to invest heavily this summer.
Only Chelsea, with €244 million, have outspent Liverpool, who have invested €214 million so far. If they can secure a deal for Hugo Ekitiké, they will surpass their Premier League rivals. Although Eintracht Frankfurt turned down an initial bid for the French U21 international, a resolution is anticipated soon. Ekitiké’s market value is €75 million, but Frankfurt has set a higher asking price, which could push Liverpool’s summer spending over €300 million. While new signings are in focus at Anfield, we’ve reviewed five high-profile players who might leave to help balance the club’s budget.
Five Players Liverpool Could Sell This Summer
Konstantinos Tsimikas appears likely to exit this summer following Liverpool’s signing of Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth for €47 million, which positions Kerkez as the likely first-choice left-back. While Andy Robertson remains a staple, his performances dipped last season. Tsimikas has expressed a desire to stay but realistically faces limited prospects at Anfield. He has drawn interest from other Premier League teams, including Nottingham Forest, Wolves, and Leeds United.
Liverpool has bolstered their full-back lineup, but they face significant choices regarding their center-back positions. Currently, they have just three senior center-backs, creating a dilemma over Ibrahima Konaté, who is entering the final year of his contract and has been linked to Real Madrid and PSG. The club may weigh the option of selling him to avoid losing him for free, although they would prefer to retain him due to his quality. Additionally, Joe Gomez, who came close to moving to Newcastle United last summer, could be a candidate for sale as his market value stands at €20 million.
Luis Díaz played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s title win, contributing to 20 goals in 36 appearances, yet his future is unclear. Over the past 18 months, he has been frequently linked to Barcelona, while Bayern Munich recently had a €68 million bid rejected but is expected to submit a stronger offer. Diaz is reportedly open to a move to Germany, which would yield a profit for Liverpool on the €54 million spent to acquire him from Porto in 2022, especially as he will turn 29 next season.
Darwin Núñez is a well-regarded player at Anfield, but if Liverpool opts to sell the striker, they could secure a significant return. He was pursued by Saudi Pro League clubs in January but chose to remain in England. With the ongoing interest in Ekitiké, it seems likely Núñez may leave this summer, with Liverpool targeting a fee above his €45 million valuation. Although he has faced criticism during his time in England, his abilities remain notable.
Harvey Elliott, who had an exceptional campaign in the U21 European Championships and was named the tournament’s best player, is not expected to be sold soon as Liverpool values his versatility and potential. Nevertheless, he seeks more first-team minutes, having played only 822 minutes in total last season, with just 360 minutes in the Premier League. Liverpool has reportedly set an asking price of €46.5 million if a buy-back option is included, or €58 million without it, prompting us to explore five possible destinations for the promising English talent.
