TA: Liverpool is expected to sell Nunes and introduce a new No. 9, and there is no plan to sign in the midfield

May 2nd News The Athletic's Liverpool team reporter Pierce wrote an article about Liverpool's potential transfer operations this summer's midfield position and forward position.

Midfield

This is the most stable position in Liverpool's current roster. McAllister, Sobosloy and Heraffenberg and Curtis Jones all had excellent seasons. The other midfielders on the team have not started the Premier League throughout the season, and the above four are still young and will be the main players of the team for many years to come. The biggest doubt may revolve around Elliott’s future, his love for the club is beyond doubt, but he has personally been frustrated by not getting more opportunities to play this season. He prefers to play "No. 10", but Slot chose Sobo, who has stronger physical fitness and athletic ability, in this position. Elliott's attitude has always been impeccable, and he made a key contribution to helping the team turn a stalemate when he came on as a substitute. Liverpool hopes Elliott stays, but if he decides to leave this summer, they will reluctantly consider the offer they receive, and there will certainly be no fewer clubs interested in the young midfielder.

Slott is also planning for Endo Kazuki next season. His contract expires in 2027, but he only played in the Premier League for 157 minutes in the 2024-25 season. However, he is still regarded as a valuable substitute, good at helping the team secure the victory. Getting enough time before the 2026 World Cup is something Endo needs to consider, but he is happy and adaptable at Liverpool.

Heraffenberger's outstanding performance at the deeper 6 means signing another defensive midfielder is no longer a priority for Liverpool. Liverpool had considered Stuttgart's Stiller as a replacement when they failed to sign Subimedi last summer, but they eventually chose to rely on their existing squad to move on. As of now, my club's plan is to evaluate Baichetic when he returns to participate in the preseason. Taylor Morton, also from the academy training camp, has recovered from shoulder surgery and is expected to leave Liverpool this summer, with the 22-year-old worth about £20 million.

forward

Nuñez's third season at Liverpool is likely his last season, and the club is looking for a new No. 9 player. The Uruguay international scored only seven goals in 43 games in the 2024-25 season. It is expected that the Saudi team will regain interest in him. European clubs such as Atletico Madrid and AC Milan are also paying attention to Nunez's situation, and Liverpool is preparing to approve his sale.

Isaac is highly appreciated in Liverpool, but it is also realized that it is obviously very difficult to sign him given the rumors that he may be worth as much as £150 million. Anthony Gordon was also a Liverpool signing target last summer, but there is no sign that the deal will restart and the England international signed a new contract in October last year.

As for other options, Ekitic (Frankfurt) and Sesco (Leipzig) are also within Liverpool's considerations.

Salah and Garkepo will stay in the team, and it remains to be seen whether Chiesa will continue to stay in the team. Chiesa Jr. failed to make a breakthrough even after recovering from injury, partly because he had too few opportunities, because Salah's performance on the right was very stable, starting almost every game. The club is reluctant to sell Chiesa Little, but is expected to receive an offer to bring him back to Italy.

The future of Luis Dias and Jota has been a subject of speculation, the former is still associated with Barcelona, ​​but he just had his best season at Liverpool and Liverpool didn't want to lose him. The same is true for Jota, and there is currently no indication that the two of them will push for a transfer.

In addition, Liverpool expects many clubs to be interested in 19-year-old winger Ben Dock, whose successful loan at Middlesbrough ended early due to injury. To get Liverpool to approve the sale of the Scottish international, the offer must exceed £30 million.