Five Free Agents Liverpool Are Targeting This Summer — Including Potential Replacements for Van Dijk and Salah

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**Five Free Agents Liverpool Are Targeting This Summer — Including Potential Replacements for Van Dijk and Salah**

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**Five Free Agents Liverpool Are Targeting This Summer — Including Potential Replacements for Van Dijk and Salah**

sportime · 1 week ago · 04 mins read

 

Liverpool are aiming to strengthen their squad this summer, and exploring the free-agent market could allow them to boost key positions without spending heavily.

 

Here’s a look at five out-of-contract players being linked to Liverpool ahead of the summer:

 

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**1. Leroy Sané (Winger, Bayern Munich)**

 

As Mohamed Salah’s future remains uncertain, Liverpool have identified Sané as a potential successor. The 29-year-old winger for Germany is nearing the end of his deal at Bayern and hasn’t renewed yet.

 

Sané, a left-footed right winger like Salah, previously played in the Premier League with Manchester City, notching 39 goals and 43 assists across 135 matches. He’s also suggested he’d consider returning to England under the right circumstances.

 

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**2. Jonathan David (Striker, Lille)**

 

Looking to bolster their frontline beyond Darwin Núñez, Liverpool view David as a top contender. The Canadian striker has had a prolific campaign, scoring 23 goals, including 9 in the Champions League.

 

With his contract ending this summer, David presents a strong alternative to high-priced targets like Alexander Isak, who could cost around £120 million.

 

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**3. Ángel Gomes (Midfielder, Lille)**

 

Once part of Manchester United’s academy, Gomes has become a standout midfielder in Ligue 1 while at Lille. Now 24, he excels as both an advanced playmaker and a deeper midfielder, and was among the top assist providers last season.

 

Reports say Liverpool scouts have kept tabs on him. He recently turned down a £100,000-a-week offer from West Ham and may leave Lille for free this summer.

 

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**4. [Van Dijk Replacement – Name Not Listed in Snippet]**

 

Although not named in the snippet, the report hints Liverpool are assessing options to replace Virgil van Dijk, with several out-of-contract defenders under consideration.

 

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**5. [Additional Free Agent – Likely in Defensive or Midfield Role]**

 

Another unnamed target is expected to play in either defense or midfield, aligning with Liverpool’s strategy of adding experienced, versatile players without transfer fees.

 

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**Summary:**

 

Liverpool could strengthen their squad with high-quality players like Sané, David, and Gomes without dipping into their transfer budget — helping allocate resources toward other key needs. As major departures loom, the free-agent market may play a vital role in Arne Slot’s upcoming squad overhaul.

 

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