Arne Slot is yet to sign any players ahead of the new campaign, with many of Liverpool’s rivals making major signings.
The Reds finished third in the Premier League last time out, behind champions Manchester City and Arsenal.
The Dutchman has already enjoyed success on the pitch with the Reds, with Liverpool beating Real Betis 1-0 in their first pre-season friendly.
Head coach Arne Slot of Liverpool yells from the side line in the first half during their pre-season friendly against the Real Betis at Acrisure St...
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Four Liverpool players who could make last-minute exits
It was a great chance for the new manager to get a proper look at many players, with a handful undoubtedly playing for their futures at the club.
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Rousing The Kop takes a look at four players who could fail to impress and therefore be sold by Slot late this summer.
Ryan Gravenberch
Midfield ace Ryan Gravenberch only joined the Reds last summer, with the Netherlands international playing a key role in Jurgen Klopp’s final season in charge.
The 22-year-old made 38 appearances in all competitions, with his displays earning him a spot for his national team at Euro 2024.
But question marks have now emerged over his place at Anfield, with Gravenberch ‘not considered in the squad’ by Slot.
Sepp van den Berg
Another Dutchman that could exit Liverpool this summer is Sepp van den Berg, who has just returned from a loan spell at Mainz.
That move represented the centre-back’s third different temporary club since his move to the Merseyside outfit.
The Reds have rejected an £8million offer from PSV for the 22-year-old, but they will perhaps sanction his exit should a bigger bid arrive before the window closes.
Wataru Endo
Another player that Liverpool want to keep hold of for the time being is Wataru Endo, with the Reds turning down a £12million offer from Marseille for the midfielder.
Again, the club’s chiefs could be holding out for a higher offer for the Japan international, from Marseille or elsewhere.
Like Gravenberch, Endo was signed last summer as part of the midfield rebuild, but the latter was seemingly a temporary fix.
Caoimhin Kelleher
Despite his lengthy stay at Anfield, Caoimhin Kelleher is yet to reach 50 Liverpool appearances, having made more than half of his total last season.
The goalkeeper is not a player that most Reds fans will want to see leave this summer, but at the same time they would be keen for him to be playing regular football.
The Republic of Ireland international should have the same thoughts, with another back-up role expected this season should he decide to remain at Anfield.
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