Liverpool has already noticed that 3 senior players leave the club as the move-in window is slow to start and more signings, sales and loans will follow.
The Reds demonstrated on Monday that Dejan Lovren has joined Zenit St Petersburg on an indefinite contract of 10.9 million pounds, the central defender signed a three-year contract.
Lovren follows Adam Lallana and Nathaniel Clyne outside the club, with the duo going on the expiration of their contracts, as with Pedro Chirivella, who joined Ligue 1 in Nantes.
With the opening of the move-in window on July 27 and the new season beginning September 12, there will most likely be more activity in the coming days and weeks.
So what can we expect from Liverpool at the summer market?
As Jurgen Klopp has pointed out, there is genuine uncertainty about what Liverpool can and will spend in the moving market.
“We have a very team, we have to see what we can do, we have to see what we want to do; for that, we still want time,” the director said recently.
“We hope that this time we will be kind to the future and then we will make our decisions.”
That has not stopped speculation over a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara, about which there has still been no denial from the Merseyside press.
Bayern are said to value the Spaniard at 36.4 million pounds, and the Reds expect to pay about 22.7 million pounds, while it has been claimed that non-public terms have already been agreed with a player who can rise a world-class quality.
Given the failure of Timo Werner’s deal, of course, any rumors about a 29-year-old deal must be taken with a pinch of salt for now.
Liverpool, on the other hand, is likely to replace Lovren despite the promise of Sepp van den Berg and Ki-Jana Hoever.
Ben White of Brighton, who shone on loan from the leeds championship-winning team, and Schalke’s Ozan Kabak were discussed as targets.
Lloyd Kelly of Bournemouth and Jamal Lewis of Norwich have also been connected as the Reds who signed Andy Robertson’s canopy on the left side.
Given the uncertainty in the market, it is difficult to assess how Liverpool could strengthen, but it would be sensible to recommend that a flexible striker be on the agenda as well.
Lovren’s move to Zenit has reinforced confidence that, despite the effect of coronavirus on football’s finances, Liverpool can still reach agreements for its unwanted players this summer.
Loris Karius is one of the highest names of this group, the goalkeeper is lately in limbo after finishing his transfer with the Besiktas.
As things stand, Karius will return for pre-season education in mid-August, but with Montpellier among interested clubs, Liverpool can expect to succeed in an agreement worth around 6 million pounds until then.
Marko Grujic, Harry Wilson, Sheyi Ojo and Nat Phillips could also be available following the end of their loans, and the club could look to raise significant funds if they are sold.
Grujic and Wilson will be on demand, as Hertha Berlin is interested in signing the Serb permanently after two seasons at Olympiastadion so far.
Xherdan Shaqiri will also be available at the fair price, with Newcastle linked, while donations would be considered for Divock Origi.
Taiwo Awoniyi can also be sold, with Mainz interested, while Hull manager Grant McCann has expressed a preference to stay with Herbie Kane, but the Tigers’ descent to Ligue 1 may rule it out.
Ovie Ejaria is the one already set out, the Reading has hinted that they have no budget for their entire change of 3 million pounds despite the agreement agreement last summer.
Finally, Yasser Larouci is expected to move on after turning down the offer of a new contract, with the 19-year-old attracting Leeds and Brentford as he seeks a path to first-team football.
Liverpool will continue to use the loan market to empty a well-stocked team and give its promising a taste of senior football.
Of the latter group, Caoimhin Kelleher is one of the most interesting, with the Irish goalkeeper gaining considerable experience as part of the first team over the past two seasons, but is now needing to hone his craft on matchdays too.
He is likely to move into the championship, while Kamil Grabara may return to Kelleher’s position as Klopp’s goalkeeper or spend the season on loan.
Adam Lewis is about to make his first delight in the Football League after signing a new long-term contract, while Rhys Williams may simply leave after impressing Kidderminster Harriers in sixth place.
Kane may be forced to spend another season on loan, as is probably the case with Ben Woodburn after an injured crusade with Oxford United, who is ahead of extending his stay.
Liam Millar expects a step into the championship, while Awoniyi and Anderson Arroyo may be online for a period in Europe due to their paint permit issues.
None of Neco Williams, Curtis Jones or Harvey Elliott are in a position to pass on loan, as they are a firm component of the first team, and Rhian Brewster would possibly also play a role again alongside Klopp.
Brewster is already being investigated for its form with Swansea, and if any other loan is considered to have developmental compatibility, the 20-year-old will not run out of suitors.
Possibly there would also be more movement in the loan market, with Morgan Boyes, Tony Gallacher, Elijah Dixon-Bonner, Liam Coyle and Luis Longstaff among those who can also leave.
One or any of the Van den Berg and Hoever can even leave for fun if they are not yet in a position to play first-team football at Anfield.