Tuesday brought about fresh developments on the future of Curtis Jones and calls for Liverpool players to step up, or new faces must come through the door to turn their fortunes around.
While on his way out, Mohamed Salah must be given a grand departure in the words of an Anfield star, while Arne Slot must keep his job after the Merseyside derby win on the weekend.
All that and more in today’s ReadLiverpoolfc news roundup
1. Curtis Jones considering a move away from Liverpool
The Scouser has been at the club for 16 years, as he has climbed the ranks of the academy into the first team, but it seems this summer might call an end to his time at the Reds.
The 25-year-old is ‘frustrated’ with the amount of game time he’s received this season under Arne Slot, with just 13 Premier League starts to his name.
Slot’s side is already lacking numbers in the middle of the pitch, so it comes as a surprise that Jones hasn’t been called into the first team more often than not.
Read More: Curtis Jones eyeing Liverpool exit as behind-scenes frustrations emerge
The midfielder is entering the final year of his contract, so they need to sell or offer a new deal immediately. Premier League side Aston Villa seem to have him as a target alongside Tottenham if they avoid relegation to the Championship.
If a sale does go through, it’s expected to allow the club to introduce new players into their midfield, though no names have been mentioned at this stage. They would also being losing a homegrown option, which puts further emphasis on signing an English player this coming window.
2. Virgil Van Dijk issues leadership challenge
Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah have announced that they will be leaving this summer, which will leave a void in the leadership group.
Read More: Virgil Van Dijk is calling for Liverpool teammates to step up and be leaders
The club captain has asked his teammates to step into the shoes of the two departing veterans, to put the team back on track for next season.
He believes everyone at the club wants to get back up the table, but he isn’t happy with the way things have gone this season, with Champions League qualification being their only goal.
3. Thiago Alcantara describes what Mohamed Salah deserves for his farewell
The former Liverpool midfielder claims the Egyptian King deserves ‘the best’ send off for what he’s helped the club achieve during his nine-year stay on Merseyside before he leaves this summer.
Salah has recently been out of the team, but reclaimed his place in the side 2-1 win against Everton, where he scored an important goal, which ensured they came away with three points over their city rivals.
Read more: Thiago Alcantara names exactly what Mohamed Salah ‘deserves’ in Anfield farewell
Thiago also had complimentary words for Robertson as well, saying, “It doesn’t matter where they go. They will still be amazing football players.”
4. Jamie Carragher names three signings Liverpool need
The Anfield legend has spoken to the Liverpool Echo, where he stated they need three areas of their team sorted next season, with priorities on a Salah replacement and a new right back.
Read more: Jamie Carragher names 3 priority signings for Liverpool
He criticised the club’s spending spree last summer, where they spent £446 million, and singled out Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, who have failed to live up to expectations, as the Merseyside outfit sit just inside the Champions League places.
5. Ally McCoist says Slot deserves time to turn things around
Sections of the fanbase have grown more frustrated by the Dutch manager after a lacklustre campaign, which showed much promise in August, coming off the back of a title-winning season and a busy transfer window.
The Scottish pundit acknowledged the fans’ disgruntled feelings but believes that if they achieve Champions League football for next season, he has the right to put things right.
Read more: Ally McCoist explains why Arne Slot has earned another Liverpool season
Recent reports suggest that he will remain in the dugout next season, despite rumours of Xabi Alonso making his Liverpool return.
ReadLiverpoolFC Verdict
Between the looming departures of era-defining icons and the potential exit of local talent like Curtis Jones, the rebuild that began last summer is far from over.
Whether Slot can navigate this leadership vacuum and justify the heavy investment in players like Wirtz and Isak remains the definitive question for the months ahead.
As the Reds fight to secure their place in the Champions League, one thing is certain: the Anfield squad that starts next season will look vastly different from the one that ended the last.
