Three transfers Liverpool can complete this week as Arne Slot’s influence grows

The first major milestone of the Arne Slot era was reached. In the next two weeks, however, Liverpool’s new head coach will have a better idea of ​​what he has inherited in terms of his playing staff.

After a behind-closed-doors friendly against Preston North End on Friday, the Reds hit the open air when they fly to the United States on Tuesday for glamorous warm-up games against Real Betis, Arsenal and Manchester United.

And who is traveling – or, more pertinently, not making the journey – across the Atlantic will provide a major clue as to which players would be better served seeking pastures new before the transfer window closes.

With 11 of Liverpool’s 14 European Championship and Copa America representatives yet to return – Diogo Jota and Alisson Becker are next in line and could link up during the US tour – there will be plenty of possibilities for the inclusion of youth and marginal players. in the travel group.

Two players who will almost certainly not make the trip are centre-back duo Rhys Williams and Billy Koumetio. Neither has been involved in first-team training – working with the under-21s instead – and are instead preparing for a move away. Williams is interested in League One and Turkey, while Koumetio has attracted the attention of several clubs, including Scottish Premiership side Dundee United.

Sepp van den Berg and Nat Phillips are also tipped to leave Liverpool this summer, although Jarell Quansah is the only recognized centre-back available with Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez on their three-week breaks, the duo will be necessary. in the United States of America.

Any other imminent departure is likely to be on loan. Dominic Corness had a good spell in Switzerland last season and was initially involved in pre-season training but did not feature in the friendly against Preston. Tom Hill, Jayden Danns – who picked up a minor injury – and goalkeepers Marcelo Pitaluga and Fabian Mrzoek also missed out. Not all are expected to travel to the States, which could open the door for at least a temporary departure.