Arne Slot signals summer refresh as Liverpool assess targets across Europe
Arne Slot has signalled a summer reset at Liverpool, saying after a 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Anfield that he expects a new-look team next season. His comments set the tone for an off‑season in which the club is being linked with targets across several positions and leagues.
Liverpool have been credited with an interest in Tottenham Hotspur’s Micky van de Ven amid reports of stalled contract talks in north London. The club is also said to be weighing a move for Joao Gomes, with Manchester United linked to the midfielder as well, although both could yet be beaten to his signature, according to reports.
On the managerial front, Fabrizio Romano has said Liverpool have not directly contacted Xabi Alonso or his agents this year. Separately, AS reports the Reds called Real Madrid asking about what happened with Xabi Alonso, describing such conversations as common practice and noting a trusting relationship between the clubs, even after the Trent Alexander-Arnold saga.
Defensively, Liverpool are among several clubs monitoring FC Midtjylland defender Ousmane Diao. Benfica, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Eintracht Frankfurt, Everton, Fulham and Porto are also reported to be interested. RB Leipzig are said to have had a £10 million offer rejected, with Midtjylland seeking around £17 million.
In Italy, Juventus have approached Liverpool about Andrea Cambiaso, according to TEAMtalk, and have also made contact with Arsenal and Manchester United. The Turin club would reportedly be open to parting with the versatile full-back for around £30 million this summer.
Liverpool are one of multiple Premier League sides linked with goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio, according to Ekrem Konur, with Tottenham Hotspur also credited with interest and Newcastle United said to have enquired. Di Gregorio, however, reportedly wants to remain at Juventus and is under contract until 2029.
On the wings, Bradley Barcola is increasingly receptive to joining Liverpool, according to Le 10 Sport. The outlet reports Liverpool are more insistent than ever, while Paris Saint‑Germain are said to be listening and not ruling out a deal if Barcola decides he wants to leave.
Senegal international Moustapha Mbow has said that everyone dreams of playing in the Premier League, comments that followed recent links to Liverpool. RMC Sport claims the club has already enquired about the defender. With Slot preparing to reshape the squad, attention now turns to early talks and monitoring across Europe as Liverpool look to reinforce key areas before the new season.