New Liverpool manager Arne Slot has delivered a sobering message to the Anfield faithful: don't expect another summer of blockbuster spending. This comes on the heels of a record-breaking 2025 window where the Reds became the first club ever to surpass £400 million in transfer outlays, bringing in stars like Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz.

Slot has now signaled a strategic pivot, confirming the club will likely adopt a "sell-to-buy" model for the upcoming 2026 transfer window. This financial reality is underscored by the impending free-agent departures of iconic figures Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson, following Trent Alexander-Arnold's exit last year.

"This model of the club means we have to sell, usually, to buy," Slot explained. "It's a big challenge... But this club has also shown many times that this model works, and we can be very successful with it."

With key players leaving and funds needing to be generated, attention turns to who might be sold to finance Slot's rebuild. Several squad members find themselves in the spotlight.

Federico Chiesa's time at Liverpool appears to be nearing an end. Signed as a calculated gamble from Juventus, the Italian winger has struggled for minutes and trust under Slot, making a return to Serie A a strong possibility.

Another player whose future is in doubt is Harvey Elliott. The move to Aston Villa last summer was intended to secure regular playing time, but the talented wide-man has remained on the periphery, casting his long-term prospects into uncertainty.