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Liverpool’s Summer Shake-Up: Carragher Predicts Surprise Sales Amid Slot’s Transfer Drive

Liverpool are not simply basking in the glory of a title-winning campaign under Arne Slot, they are already looking ahead. With the Dutchman delivering the Premier League in his first season, expectations have shifted from cautious optimism to sustained dominance.

This new era at Anfield has made one thing clear — there’s no time for sentimentality. Even with a historic campaign fresh in memory, Liverpool know they must evolve. And that evolution, as Jamie Carragher suggests, could come with a few shocks along the way.

Carragher Warns of Surprise Exits in the Transfer Window

Jamie Carragher, who needs no introduction in red circles, believes that Liverpool may yet spring a surprise or two in the transfer market. Speaking on The Overlap’s Fan Debate, the former defender speculated that unexpected departures could be part of the club’s summer strategy.

“But in terms of those getting linked, I’m like, no, you wouldn’t want to sell those, but they’re probably thinking, but if someone offers enough money, oh, we will do it,” Carragher remarked.

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It’s not just about trimming the edges — it’s about difficult decisions that keep the squad lean and competitive. Despite winning the league, Liverpool fell short in the Champions League, losing to Paris Saint-Germain. That shortfall serves as a reminder that success in one competition doesn’t guarantee supremacy elsewhere. Slot, therefore, will need a squad built not just for English battles but for Europe’s elite stage too.

Players Facing Uncertain Futures Under Slot

There are already signs of a changing hierarchy under Arne Slot. Players who were once seen as central under Jurgen Klopp now find themselves on the fringes.

Harvey Elliott is a prime example. Once a favourite of Klopp, Elliott has found minutes harder to come by under Slot, who appears to favour Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai in midfield. The 21-year-old’s cryptic message following Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat to Brighton only added fuel to speculation about his future.

Then there’s Jarell Quansah. The young defender made 25 appearances this season but started just 13 matches. With interest from Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund, his situation is one to watch closely.

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Even Joe Gomez has been preferred at centre-back when Ibrahima Konaté or Virgil van Dijk were unavailable, leaving Quansah in a supporting role.

Luis Díaz, who has been one of Liverpool’s top scorers this season, is another name persistently linked with a move. Although he’s stopped short of confirming anything, recent social media activity has resembled a farewell — or at least a pause for thought.

Building for the Future: Incomings and Outgoings

There’s no suggestion that Liverpool are in panic mode. Quite the opposite — this is about calculated risk and long-term planning.

Reports suggest that the club are closing in on deals for Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez. The former could bring creativity and dynamism in midfield, while the latter would strengthen the left side of defence. However, both would command significant fees, meaning departures are inevitable.

Carragher put it aptly: “I think the club will be like that now in terms of, they wouldn’t allow, cause Arne Slot’s the head coach, the first head coach in Liverpool’s history.

“They’re never gonna allow, even though he’s won the league in his first season, I don’t think they’re gonna allow what happened with Jürgen Klopp, where it became, he was making these bigger decisions and he’s a god, everyone loves him.”

Slot may have won the league, but Liverpool’s structure is changing. There will be no unchecked power, no manager-as-king. Instead, decisions will be more corporate, more collaborative. And that may lead to outcomes fans don’t always expect — including the sale of fan favourites.