How Liverpool could line up next season under Arne Slot with a host of huge new signings including Florian Wirtz
The seriously incredible lineup that Liverpool could put together next season has been revealed, and it could win it all.
After finally getting the chance to celebrate winning a Premier League trophy with their fans, Liverpool's full attention will now turn to the summer transfer window, as Arne Slot looks to strengthen ahead of next season.
With several top players set to leave Anfield in the summer, it's not yet clear exactly how much money will be available for transfers, but several statement signings are expected.
But who exactly will join the Reds, and how will Slot's Liverpool line up next season?
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Here's a breakdown of the big names that Liverpool could sign this summer, as well as a potential line-up for their opening game of the Premier League campaign.
Jeremie Frimpong
With Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold leaving as a free agent following the expiration of his current contract, fans immediately began thinking about who could come in as his replacement.
However, they didn't have to wait long as several quickly reports confirmed that Liverpool were pursuing a deal for Bayer Leverkusen right-back Frimpong.
After just days, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that a agreed a deal has been agreed after Liverpool triggered he defender's €35 million release clause.
It's not yet known if Frimpong will immediately take Alexander-Arnold's place in the starting line-up or if he will share minute with Northern Ireland's Conor Bradley, but either way he could prove to be a fantastic addition to Slot's squad.
Florian Wirtz
Frimpong isn't the only Leverkusen star expected to make a move to Liverpool this summer, as German international Wirtz has also been heavily linked with a transfer to the Premier League champions.
Despite interest from both Manchester City and Bayern Munich, it is believed that the midfielder has decided to join Liverpool for a reported club record fee in excess of £120million.
Although he is guaranteed to be a part of the starting lineup for most matches, like Frimpong, Wirtz's immediate role in the Liverpool team is not yet clear.
Slot may decide to use the 22-year-old star as a false nine, replacing the likes of Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez, or other signings could mean that Wirtz takes Dominik Szoboszlai's spot in the XI.
Wirtz was one of only two players to register double figures for both goals (10) and assists (12) in the Bundesliga this season, the other being Michael Olise.
While him and Liverpool's player of the year Mohamed Salah are the only two players across Europe’s top five leagues to have achieved this impressive feat over the last two seasons.
Milos Kerkez
Perhaps the weakest area of Liverpool's squad this season has been the left-back position.
Although he showed on several occasions that he is still a fantastic player, it appears that father time may be catching up with Andrew Robertson, while Kostas Tsimikas has left a lot to be desired when handed a start.
And it appears that Liverpool have already lined up their ideal replacement, as Bournemouth defender Kerkez is believed to be in advanced talks over a move to Anfield in the coming days.
Romano recently confirmed that the Hungarian has already agreed personal terms with Liverpool, who remain in talks with Bournemouth over a transfer fee.
With Tsimikas rumoured to be a potential departure in the summer, Kerkez will almost certainly take the spot as Liverpool's starting left-back, with Robertson taking the place as a veteran no.2.
Other targets
Like several other Premier League clubs, rumours have suggested that Liverpool could sign a new striker in the summer.
Newcastle United star Alexander Isak wis believed to be the ideal target for Slot, but a deal may now prove to be impossible after the Magpies secured qualification for next season's Champions League.
Instead, several reports have suggested that former Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez could be open to a return to the Premier League if Liverpool come knocking. Marca report interest in the Argentine is growing as he's seen as an ideal fit for Slot's system at Anfield. However, the club would be required to break their transfer record again if they are to trigger his £125m release clause.
Elsewhere on the pitch, Liverpool have also been linked with the likes of Ajax centre-back Jorrel Hato, Premier League legend Kevin de Bruyne and Lyon winger Rayan Cherki.
Who should Liverpool sign in the summer to ensure they defend their Premier League title? Let us know in the comments.
Topics: Premier League, Arne Slot, Transfer News, Bournemouth, Bayer Leverkusen, Atletico Madrid, Julian Alvarez
Ben McCrum