Arne Slot has opened up on Liverpool’s plans ahead of a major summer rebuild. The manager addressed how the club will deal with two huge departures.
However, replacing Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson will not be straightforward. Both players have been key figures for years.
Meanwhile, their exits are now confirmed. They are set to leave after the final Premier League game against Brentford.
At the same time, Liverpool have already started planning. Slot made it clear the club are preparing for change.
He said: “We know Robbo and Mo are going to leave, so that means changing two players.”
However, not every position will require a new signing. Slot hinted that Robertson’s replacement could already be within the squad. Kostas Tsimikas is set to return and could fill that role.
Meanwhile, Salah’s departure presents a different challenge. His influence on the attack has been immense.
At the same time, Liverpool are still deciding how to approach that replacement. Slot explained:
“Do we want to replace with a similar player or are we going to do that differently?”
That suggests flexibility in their strategy. The club may not look for a direct like-for-like option. Meanwhile, reports have linked RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande as a possible target.
At the same time, Slot also addressed the wider squad situation. He indicated there may not be many more departures. Yet, he did mention one uncertainty.
The Reds are yet to resolve Ibrahima Konate’s contract situation. Meanwhile, Liverpool have already invested heavily in recent windows.
Slot revealed the club have spent around £150 million across four transfer windows. Now, the focus shifts to smart recruitment rather than major spending.
With Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson set to leave, Liverpool face a defining summer. And Arne Slot has made it clear the club are already preparing for the next phase.
🗣️ Arne Slot on selling in the summer :
“Last year we made quite a lot of signings and that’s why we traded that much. In four windows had net spend of £150m. That says what kind of club we are. We know we are changing at least two players, but Kostas is coming back.
First aim… pic.twitter.com/fRitTCytZs
— Anything Liverpool (@AnythingLFC_) April 17, 2026
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