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Liverpool need to sell 10 players to win Premier League and Champions League

Andoni Iraola needs to start a big overhaul

Liverpool have shown promise in the first few months of Andoni Iraola's tenure, but they are still some way off challenging for another title. Their triumph in the 2024/25 season under Arne Slot feels like a distant memory as they go into the international break some nine points adrift of league leaders Arsenal. The drop-off in Slot's second season was notable and Iraola has needed to fix some immediate issues.

Bradley Barcola and Victor Munoz arrived as wide options, while Ronald Araujo has been a smart addition at the back, as has Jeremy Jacquet after the central defender was signed before the end of Slot's tenure.

The Reds also saw some high-profile exits over the summer, most notably Mohamed Salah's move to Trabzonspor. Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson also left for nothing, while Curtis Jones joined Inter Milan for north of £25m.

That should only be the start of the overhaul, though. Liverpool have been building for the future with some of their other signings but the squad remains unbalanced.

If they are to return to the summit, though, it might be time for more wholesale changes which can fund the arrivals they need to stay competitive at the top. We've identified 10 players who could be on their way out.

Crystal Palace FC v Liverpool - Premier League 2026/27
Not that long ago, Liverpool would have considered Alisson indispensible. He's still one of the best in the business but the impending arrival of Lucca Brughmans and the development of Giorgi Mamardashvili suggests the Reds are preparing for a future without their long-time No.1. (Image: Getty)
LASK v Liverpool FC - UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2
Frimpong was signed as someone who could help replace Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back and also provide an option further forward. So far, he hasn't lived up to the task as a regular starter in either role, with Iraola preferring the more defensive-minded Araujo on his flank. (Image: Getty)
Liverpool FC v Leeds United - Pre-Season Friendly
Right-back Ramsay has been loaned out in the final year of his contract, spending the season at St Mirren. Injuries have hampered his progress, though, and he's likely to need to continue his career elsewhere. (Image: Getty)
UEFA Champions League Fenerbahce SK v Liverpool FC
Tsimikas already looked to be surplus to requirements when he was sent out on loan. He's now back and has been reintegrated but is unlikely to be more than a back-up at best. (Image: Getty)

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