Liverpool fans are hoping to see some new faces arrive at the newly crowned Premier League champions this summer.
After sealing their second EPL crown inside five years at the end of April, Arne Slot will now turn his focus to plans for the 2025/26 campaign, and the battle to retain that title.
The Dutch boss has already completed two crucial pieces of business as Mohamed Salah and club captain Virgil van Dijk have signed contract extensions until 2027.
An update on Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected in the coming weeks as he decides between staying on Merseyside or accepting Real Madrid's free transfer offer.
Slot has already warned supporters not to expect a major revamp of his squad with the former Feyenoord head coach delighted with how his players have performed in his debut campaign.
Tweaks and cover in selection positions will be key, with several players offloaded, to raise funds for new signings.
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Republic of Ireland international Caoimhin Kelleher looks almost certain to move on with the 26-year-old frustrated by his back up role at Anfield.
Is Caoimhin Kelleher leaving Liverpool?
The answer to this appears to be a pretty firm, yes.
Kelleher has built up a cult following amongst the Reds faithful, for his heroics in several cup finals, but his overall position remains unchanged with Alisson Becker firmly Slot's No.1
Valencia's Giorgi Mamardashvili will arrive in June, following a pre-agreement with the Georgian last summer, and Kelleher's 10 EPL starts this season have demonstrated his readiness to be first-choice elsewhere.
Kelleher stated ahead of the 2024/25 season that he wanted to leave, but Slot blocked an exit, due to his value within the squad.
This summer is Liverpool's final chance to secure a rumoured £30m [$40m] transfer fee with Kelleher out of contract in 2027.
Amid rumoured interest from up to five EPL clubs, Kelleher's national team boss Heimir Hallgrímsson has told him to leave, to revive his career.
"I want him to go to a club where he will play on a regular basis," as per quotes from the Irish Mirror.
"I’m not so bothered [where]. He's shown everyone he can play at whatever level. He's been playing at the highest level, in the Champions League or the Premier League, and done really well.
"I want him to be happy and playing regularly. Whatever that team is, I don’t mind. I think goalkeepers are a little bit different, you want them playing on a regular basis, match-fit and confident in what they’re doing.
"I know he wants to play at the highest level. I don’t mind where that is, just as long as he’s playing regularly, he’s too good not to be playing."
Kelleher has re-established himself as first-choice for Ireland under Hallgrimsson's leadership, with Gavin Bazunu working his way back for full fitness following injury.
The Boys in Green have two summer friendlies on the schedule against Senegal and Luxembourg on June 6 10 respectively and Kelleher will join up with the squad at the end of the domestic season.
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