Seven players that could be sold by Andoni Iraola at Liverpool

Andoni Iraola is understood to be on the cusp of replacing Arne Slot as manager of Liverpool and his attention will turn immediately to the summer transfer window.

The Liverpool hierarchy aren't likely to hide their demand for a big improvement on a dismal 2025-26 season in which the Reds had to settle for fifth place in the Premier League and a hugely reduced points total after winning the title.

Their recruitment team is expected to work closely with Iraola, who is set to take over from Slot after leaving sixth-placed AFC Bournemouth at the end of the Cherries' best-ever season.

Liverpool have been linked with a host of new acquisitions just a year on from a major investment in the transfer market.

The departures of Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson are already confirmed and Ibrahima Konate on his way to Real Madrid on a free transfer. Liverpool are likely to sell too.

Based on various reports since the end of the season, these players could be among those heading for the Anfield exit this summer.

Federico Chiesa

Italian international forward Federico Chiesa has endured an unhappy spell on Merseyside.

Injuries have limited his opportunities since a fiery exit from Juventus but talk of a return to Serie A has persisted throughout his Premier League career.

The 28-year-old was signed during Slot's first transfer window as Liverpool boss in 2024. A lack of playing time and ever-growing competition means a move would make sense for both parties.

Harvey Elliott

There's no indication yet of Iraola's plans for Harvey Elliott, who must have believed his Liverpool days were over when he joined Aston Villa on loan with an obligation to buy on deadline day last September.

Villa's football department immediately fractured. President of football operations Monchi left the club and it was soon clear that Villa and manager Unai Emery had no intention of triggering the buy clause.

Elliott's attitude in the cold in Birmingham has been exemplary but a lost year could be damaging.

Wataru Endo

Reds midfielder Wataru Endo has been sidelined for several months but recently returned to action with the Japanese national team and will be going to the World Cup.

It could be the perfect shop window for the 33-year-old, who has one year left on his contract and will drop down the pecking order if Liverpool and Iraola are able to do their planned transfer business this summer.

Jeremie Frimpong

The signing of right-sided tactical enigma Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen was heralded last summer.

Even with Conor Bradley's injury and Salah's form providing ample opportunity for the Dutchman to elbow his competition aside, Frimpong hasn't done enough to convince Liverpool that he's the future.

The Reds are reportedly keen on Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries, who offers a more robust attacking full-back profile and would better combine with a new winger.

Cody Gakpo

He's been up and down in a Liverpool shirt since joining the club in January 2023 and Cody Gakpo's new contract extension at the start of last season makes him one of the players Liverpool could willingly sell for a fee.

Gakpo's 2025-26 was a long way short of the standards expected of him. The 27-year-old was widely and forcefully criticised throughout the campaign and his role in a future under Iraola is under threat to say the least.

Curtis Jones

Unlike Gakpo, Curtis Jones did his stock the world of good last season.

Now 25, the midfielder made his most appearances in all competitions in a single season but his respectful comment on Slot's sacking was interpreted by some fans as a subtle assessment of the manager's limitations.

Jones' future could be tied to Liverpool's negotiations with Inter over a possible move for Dumfries.

According to reports in Italy, the Liverpudlian is wanted by the Nerazzurri in return.

Alexis Mac Allister

World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister has been a successful signing for the Reds after moving from Brighton & Hove Albion in 2023.

The Argentina midfielder has two years left on his Liverpool contract and is reportedly open to a switch to La Liga this summer.

Mac Allister is wanted by Real Madrid, according to El Desmarque.