Liverpool are preparing for their pre-season tour of America and other than their transfer activity has been quiet. This was also rocked by the departure of Michael Hughes from his CEO position within FSG.
Liverpool finished in a disappointing fifth place, and while they secured Champions League football for another year, it was a disappointing season. With some key departures in the form of Andy Robertson, Ibrahima Konaté and Mohamed Salah, there are some gaps in the Liverpool squad. This article will look at three potential positions that Liverpool should target ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Right-back
With Connor Bradley, Jeremy Frimpong and Joe Gomez all able to cover right-back, there should be plenty of cover for the position. All three of these players are particularly injury-prone, so players like Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones have been playing a lot of minutes in that position.
To resolve this persistent vulnerability, Liverpool must prioritise structural reliability and tactical balance in their search for a robust right-back. Rather than relying solely on explosive, attack-minded options who risk muscle strains from relentless overlapping runs, the Reds need a durable, “engine room” profile. This player must be physically resilient, capable of absorbing the high-intensity demands of Arne Slot’s system without breaking down under a congested fixture schedule.
Tactically, Liverpool require a hybrid profile—a player comfortable tucking into midfield to aid transition, yet disciplined enough to defend in isolation when the high press is bypassed. They need someone with elite positioning to limit counter-attacks, reducing the defensive strain on the centre-backs. Ultimately, availability is the best ability; a right-back who combines tactical intelligence with consistent fitness is crucial to keeping key creative forces like Szoboszlai and Jones in their natural, advanced midfield roles.
Centre-back
Jeremy Jacquet has taken over from Ibrahima Konate in the number five shirt. With Virgil Van Dijk another year older and once again entering the final year of his contract. Liverpool are building a young core with Leoni also waiting in the wings. Liverpool probably need more depth than another superstar, although will need to mould one on the next year or two.
This transitional phase requires a specific profile: a versatile defender comfortable in a high-pressing system who doesn’t mind fighting for minutes initially. Relying solely on raw potential is a massive gamble, especially with the gruelling demands of a modern multi-competition campaign.
A sensible market addition would be a robust, progressive centre-back in the 21-24 age bracket—someone who can absorb Van Dijk’s invaluable mentorship while offering immediate, reliable cover. Securing this final piece of the tactical puzzle wouldn’t just safeguard Anfield’s present depth; it would seamlessly bridge the gap to the next generation of elite defensive dominance.
Right-wing
Liverpool have already brought in Spanish winger Victor Munoz, but with the aim of replacing Mohamed Salah, there is going to need to be greater depth in Liverpool’s signings in that position. Salah had played pretty much every minute for the last nine seasons and therefore that would be a lot of pressure to put on the young Munoz as he comes to the Premier League.
This is why the Reds continue to be linked with RB Leipzig’s explosive winger, Yan Diomandé. Replacing a figure like Salah is not merely about finding a stylistic match; it is about replacing the guaranteed 20 to 30 goals per season that Liverpool have relied on for nearly a decade. Munoz arrives with raw potential, but expecting him to shoulder that entire goalscoring burden alone is unrealistic. Bringing in a player of Diomandé’s pedigree would distribute that massive scoring responsibility, giving the manager multiple dynamic options to replicate the relentless end-product that defined the Egyptian’s legendary Anfield era.
