Report: Midfielder prepared to request summer departure from Liverpool under Arne Slot

Arne Slot Faces a Challenging Summer Transfer Window at Liverpool

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is set for a hectic summer, with concerns mounting over the futures of several key players. Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold are all nearing the end of their contracts, raising the possibility of them leaving as free agents. Losing all three would be a major setback for Slot’s plans at Anfield.

The club may need to find replacements for these experienced stars, a task that won’t be easy given their quality and influence. Additionally, Darwin Núñez could also depart after a disappointing season, having scored just six goals.

According to Liverpool Echo, midfielder Tyler Morton is expected to seek an exit in the summer. The 21-year-old has featured only five times for the league leaders this season. While there was significant interest in him last summer, Slot opted to retain him for squad depth. However, Morton is now determined to leave in search of regular playing time.

Several clubs, including Championship sides and Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen, are reportedly keen on signing him. Liverpool had the chance to sell him last year but chose to keep him, which could now impact their ability to demand a high transfer fee, especially since he has struggled for game time and is currently sidelined with a shoulder injury.

With Morton expected to miss the remainder of the season, he may have already played his last game for Liverpool. He believes his development has stalled at Anfield and is eager for a fresh challenge elsewhere.

Meanwhile, Liverpool are reportedly considering a surprise move for an attacker whom Manchester United sold in the summer of 2024.