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title: "James Pearce confirms Liverpool duo are ‘expected’ to leave Anfield"
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author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-05-28T09:00:00Z"
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# James Pearce confirms Liverpool duo are ‘expected’ to leave Anfield

[Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/05/28/virals-ben-davies-posts-optimistic-social-media-post/) manager Jurgen Klopp is expected to be a busy man this summer as the Reds look to [come back stronger](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) than ever next season.

Having stuttered in what was supposed to be a [glorious title defence](https://www.premierleague.com/news/1697247), Klopp’s side is in need of a summer shake-up in order to refresh the ranks ahead of 2021/22.

Part of the restrengthening looks to already be in motion as RB Leipzig central defender Ibrahima Konate has [all but completed](https://twitter.com/_pauljoyce/status/1398172234448093189?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet) his £36million switch to Anfield.

The business is unlikely to stop there however, as Liverpool go in search of midfield and attacking reinforcements.

According to a report from [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/2608070/2021/05/28/konate-deal-is-close-but-liverpool-will-need-to-sell-before-they-buy-more-players/?source=emp_shared_article) and as cited by [James Pearce](https://twitter.com/JamesPearceLFC/status/1398174831351320577) on Twitter, there may have to be at least two departures before any more arrivals can be sourced.

> Twitter: A deal for Konate was always the priority for #LFC this summer and that should be completed in the next few days. A… https://t.co/qaJEl8liv4 (@JamesPearceLFC)

The report states that is ‘expected’ both Divock Origi and Xherdan Shaqiri will depart Merseyside this summer – with the Reds [valuing](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/divock-origi/marktwertverlauf/spieler/148368) the former at around £20million.

Liverpool could also be prepared to field offers for Harry Wilson, Marko Grujic, Loris Karius, Ben Woodburn, Sheyi Ojo, Liam Millar and [Taiwo Awoniyi](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/05/26/virals-liverpool-willing-to-accept-offers-for-taiwo-awoniyi/) – who is believed to be attracting interest already.

Pearce goes on to say a ‘couple more’ signings can be expected at the club this summer following Konate.

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

An overhaul never seemed necessary this summer, simply selling off the [fringe players](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/team/first-team) and strengthening wisely.

Perhaps most worryingly the report suggests the club don’t see signing a [Gini Wijnaldum replacement](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gini-wijnaldum-liverpool-leaving-breaking-20660596) as a priority – ruling out a current interest in Yves Bissouma despite [speculation](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1442234/Liverpool-transfer-news-Yves-Bissouma-Michael-Edwards-40m-move) to the contrary.

Instead, the report states the club may make do with the return of Jordan Henderson, advanced minutes for Curtis Jones as well as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita – two players [renowned for fitness issues](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/418600-jurgen-klopp-wolves-injuries-alexander-arnold-keita-oxlade-chamberlain).

Overall the rough guide to the transfer activity bodes well for the Reds, albeit perhaps not the glamourous [big-name arrival](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/kylian-mbappe-psg-future-u-turn-contract-talks) many might’ve hoped for, at his juncture simply retaining key assets and bolstering options is the best bet.