Liverpool look set for a transformative summer as they edge closer to a potential Premier League title and usher in the Arne Slot era.
According to The Times journalist Paul Joyce, Slot is already preparing a significant squad revamp. âEven with the title within reach,â Joyce notes, âSlot is compiling a long shortlist of targets to keep the team competitive on all fronts.â The message is clear: Slot wants to stamp his identity on the squad quickly.
A host of namesâsome established stars, others rising talentsâhave emerged as potential targets. Among forwards, the likes of Alexander Isak, JuliĂĄn Ălvarez, Hugo Ekitike, and Antoine Semenyo are under consideration. On the defensive end, Milos Kerkez, Dean Huijsen, and Jeremie Frimpong are also in the mix.
Attacking midfield and wing options such as Nico Williams, Arda GĂźler, Anthony Gordon, Rayan Cherki, Jorrel Hato, and Jarrad Branthwaite have all been mentioned as wellâan indication that Liverpool are casting a wide net to prepare for any scenario.
Despite Slot previously downplaying the idea of a dramatic rebuild, the breadth of reported targets suggests otherwise. While some believe his comments were to manage expectations, recent developmentsâlike key contract renewals for Mohamed Salah and the club captainâmight have shifted the clubâs strategy.
The key priorities appear to be a new forward and a left-back, with Isak and Kerkez reportedly topping those positions. However, with rumors continuing to swirl and new names surfacing regularly, itâs clear Liverpool are weighing every option carefully.
What remains to be seen is whether this extensive planning will lead to decisive movesâor if the marketâs unpredictability will reshape Slotâs plans. Either way, Liverpoolâs summer looks primed to be one of the most fascinating in years.