Liverpool manager Arne Slot has faced significant scrutiny following a disappointing title defence, but the Reds secured Champions League football on the final day despite their lowest points tally in over a decade. As the summer transfer window approaches, attention turns to both incomings and outgoings at Anfield.
Sage Holds Liverpool Dream
Lens manager Pierre Sage has been linked with several jobs after guiding his team to a surprise second-place finish in Ligue 1. The 47-year-old, who joined Lens last summer on a three-year deal, plans to lead the club in next season's Champions League. However, when pressed by Telefoot about his dream job, he named Liverpool. Sage took over after Lens finished eighth under Will Still, and with shrewd signings like top-scorer Odsonne Edouard, Les Sang et Or finished just six points behind champions Paris Saint-Germain and won the Coupe de France final against Nice.
Dumfries Move Back on the Table
Liverpool's move for Jeremie Frimpong last summer hasn't stopped them monitoring his compatriot Denzel Dumfries. The Inter Milan defender, 30, has two years left on his contract and a release clause of just under £22 million—a sum the Reds are reportedly ready to pay. According to Italian reports, Liverpool are working on a summer move after failing to secure a deal in the winter window. Dumfries, who has been with Inter since 2021 and played his 200th game for the club this season, has also been linked with Barcelona if they sell Jules Kounde. He started six of the Netherlands' eight World Cup qualifying matches, scoring against Finland and Poland.
Liverpool will need to replace at least two big characters this summer, with Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson both moving on. More exits could follow, making the transfer window crucial for Slot's squad rebuild.
