In another boost for the Reds, star duo Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk have penned new deals, silencing the rumour mill. Slot looks set to receive hefty support in the transfer market as he prepares his squad for the 2025/26 title defence and another shot at Champions League glory. Yet, even amidst such a remarkable campaign, the uncertainty over several players' futures looms large.
Darwin Nunez is increasingly tipped for an exit from Merseyside. Meanwhile, Harvey Elliott's time at Liverpool appears to be hitting a roadblock post-Jurgen Klopp era, with calls intensifying for the youngster to seek pastures new.
With just 23 outings across all tournaments this term, predominantly as a substitute, Elliott's crucial goal against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last-16 first leg has done little to secure him a consistent starting role under Slot.
Ex-Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole has spotlighted the 22-year-old as one who needs to make a move to guarantee regular first-team action, telling Paddy Power: "For Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones, I think they're both fantastic players and are capable of playing for England, but unfortunately, Liverpool is very strong in that area of the pitch."
Jurgen Klopp was always vocal about Elliott's value to his team. In fact, after stepping down last summer, he admitted he wished he had given the young talent more opportunities after snapping him up from Fulham at just 16.
"I'd love to see Harvey playing regularly," Cole remarked. "There are options for him and if he does become available, I think quite a few teams will be interested in him.
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"He's a fantastic player and I'd like to see him leave Liverpool to play regular football because he's old enough and has done his time. I'd just love to see him play because he's such a fantastically talented player."
It comes after Liverpool legend John Aldridge urged Slot to give Elliott more opportunities. "I really like Harvey Elliott," the Reds legend wrote in his Liverpool ECHO column. "I don’t want to criticize the manager, but I can’t for the life of me understand why he hasn’t had more game time. He is a game-changer.
"He’s so talented. I just hope that he’s part of the manager’s fans going forward. He’s a Liverpool fan and he wants to stay at the club. He wants game time. He doesn’t want to go anywhere, I know that for an absolute fact. I’d just like to see him get more of an opportunity."
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