TA: Arnold is expected to still switch to Real Madrid, Kellech is likely to leave Liverpool this summer

May 2nd News TheAthletic's Liverpool team reporter Pierce wrote an article analyzing Liverpool's potential transfer operations this summer.

As Liverpool's celebration of the Premier League champion continues to be enthusiastic, the club's behind-the-scenes work is also stepping up to ensure that the team can continue to lead the chase. It's bound to be a busy summer transfer window, with sports director Richard Hughes and head coach Slott trying to leave their mark on the roster they took from Klopp.

"Management plans make this summer meaningful, so we all have to believe that the board will make the right decisions." Captain Van Dijk said after scoring the final goal against West Ham last month that coach Slot recently talked about the "new vitality" that can be brought by injecting fresh blood, and Liverpool's position as a champion should enhance their attractiveness to the players. Liverpool will stick to their self-sustaining business model, which means that the funds obtained from selling players will greatly affect the transfer budget.

Club lost £57 million before tax last season, and its salary expenditure was second only to Manchester City in English football. Financial situations have improved after re-emerging the lucrative Champions League, but two-year contract extensions with top scorers Salah and Van Dijk represent huge financial expenses.

Goalkeeper

Mamadashvili will officially become a Liverpool player on July 1. Valencia has been fighting for relegation most of the season, but their goalkeeper's performance is not a major factor in the team's problems. Instead, he has played a key role in the team's recent recovery in form, with Valencia already having an unbeaten record of eight games and conceding only five goals in the past seven games.

Last summer, Allison rejected the invitation from the Saudi team, and he made a huge contribution to winning the championship and would not leave. Goalkeeper coach Tafarell reiterated this to Brazil’s ESPN channel before his big victory last Sunday: “Alisson wants to keep writing this story. I see this wave of transfers from Saudi Arabia bringing a lot of great opportunities and high offers, but he always says ‘I want to continue this story because I owe a lot of favors here and I want to keep going here.’” He has a one-year renewal option in his contract, so, 32-year-old Alisson actually expires in the summer of 2027. Substitute goalkeeper Kellech is expected to leave this summer, and Marimadashvili will replace him in the team. Liverpool must decide whether to approve 23-year-old goalkeeper Jaroche from loan or stay as the third goalkeeper.

defender

Liverpool are looking for a new left back, Kolkz is one of the club's main goals, and they also admire Ajax's Yorell Hato. If Liverpool signs a left-back this summer, then Zimikas is likely to be sold, he has been with Liverpool for five years and has two years left in the current contract.

Liverpool may make two signings with sports director Richard Hughes's old club Bournemouth, who are also competing to sign Bournemouth's central defender Wyhausen, whose severance fee is £50 million. The Spanish international has the ability to shine under Slott's tactical system, but competition from Premier League opponents and other league teams is very fierce. Currently, Liverpool believes that Chelsea is the most promising team to sign him.

Konat's contract situation complicated the situation at the centre-back position, his contract negotiations are slow, his existing contract is about to enter his final year, and the two sides have not reached an agreement yet.

Despite recent speculations that Arnold may change his mind, the England right-back is expected to join Real Madrid in a free transfer this summer. Bradley will take on a more important role next season. Whether Liverpool will introduce another right-back will depend on the central defender position. For example, if they sign Wysen, Konssa and Gomez are unlikely to be placed in the centre-back position so they can provide substitute support on the wing.

Kunsa has previously attracted Newcastle's interest, and there are rumors that he may transfer, but Liverpool does not intend to sell him. Only very high quotes can shake their determination. Senior executives of an anonymous club firmly denied the 22-year-old player may be priced at £30 million.