Nico Williams and Leroy Sane - Five wingers Liverpool could target if Luis Diaz leaves
Liverpool fans may enter the summer transfer window feeling apprehensive with a new and untried manager at the helm.
Arne Slot looks destined to be Jurgen Klopp’s successor and will be required to make an instant impression. According to reports, the Dutchman will assume the title of ‘head coach’ as opposed to ‘manager’ and will be asked to focus on team management.
Of course, he will have an input on transfer planning but incoming sporting director Richard Hughes is thought to be leading the recruitment charge. There have been rumours that Luis Diaz could be headed out of the exit door given he is yet to sign a renewal.
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The Colombian still has three years left on his deal and a departure would be unexpected. But The Athletic says the Reds are looking at a wide player amid the speculation, with Mohamed Salah anticipated to stay at least another year at Anfield.
If Diaz does end up leaving, Liverpool may look at several left wing replacement options in the summer.
Mohammed Kudus
Kudus only arrived at West Ham last summer but has been one of the team’s best performers. Slot will know him having faced him several times as Feyenoord manager while the player was at Ajax.
David Moyes could leave the Hammers this summer, which would leave the door ajar for a Kudus approach. The Ghanaian prefers the right wing but has scored three times in eight appearances on the left this term.
He also has the ability to play centrally, which would be an asset for the pragmatic Slot. The issue would be his price tag given his contract extends to 2028 with
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