Arne Slot tells SEVEN Liverpool players they are surplus to requirements: report

Arne Slot is making his intentions clear this summer at Anfield
Arne Slot is making his intentions clear this summer at Anfield (Image credit: Getty Images)

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has told seven players they no longer have a future at the club.

Liverpool are looking to reshape their squad despite winning the Premier League title last month. They aim to repeat the feat and create a new era of success under Slot at Anfield.

The signings of Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez bring a new wave of excitement, but rumours of multiple exits mean more work is in the pipeline for a side who amassed 84 points last term.

Liverpool identify SEVEN players who could leave the club this summer

Trent Alexander-Arnold holds the Premier League trophy amid Liverpool's title celebrations at Anfield in May 2025.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is heading to Real Madrid this summer (Image credit: Getty Images)

A striker seems the next prominent move for Liverpool, with information regarding talks for Victor Osimhen having been delivered early this week. Sky in Germany also says Hugo Ekitike could be another option the Reds look to explore.

But a whole host of first-team players have been told they can leave the club too, freeing up more funds for Slot to work with amid what appears to be a huge summer for the Merseysiders seems a real possibility.

Liverpool target Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between Galatasaray A.S. and Tottenham Hotspur at Rams Park on November 7, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey.

Liverpool target Victor Osimhen (Image credit: Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa have all been told they can leave, with fellow names such as Harvey Elliott, Nat Phillips, Kostas Tsimikas and Tyler Morton adding to the ever-growing list, according to TEAMtalk.

Nunez, who attracted attention from Saudi Arabia in January, looks likely to depart, whilst Chiesa hasn’t been able to break into the team since he arrived from Juventus last summer.

Elliott has seen his minutes in the team limited due to the excellent form of Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboslai, whilst Morton is liked by Sheffield United in the Championship.

Caoimhin Kelleher’s move to Brentford also leaves question marks over the goalkeeping situation, with there now perhaps more work than anticipated for Liverpool to resolve across the summer months.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot wants to sign a new striker this summer

Liverpool boss Arne Slot wants to sign a new striker this summer (Image credit: Getty Images)

In FourFourTwo's view, Liverpool could have a huge summer with exits and arrivals aplenty, but with key players already tied down, Slot just needs to reshape the puzzle more than complete a full rebuild.

Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk will help provide key leadership, and the Reds may need it amid a whole host of new faces.

Matthew Holt

Matthew Holt writes freelance for FourFourTwo, amongst others, and boasts previous experience at GOAL and SPORTBible. He now works with us alongside his time at Manchester United and Reach PLC, aiding with online content for the website. Career highs include working at the FA Cup final, as well as scoring at Old Trafford in front of the Stretford End. A long-term sufferer of his beloved Scunthorpe United, he is often seen on the padel court, as well as occasionally as a six-a-side call-up.