Mohamed Salah’s departure is also yet to be confirmed, with speculation of the departure of Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez from Anfield. Last summer’s acquisition Federico Chiesa has also played disappointingly, raising the possibility of a return to Italy.
If any of them are allowed to leave, new reinforcements will have to be brought in. The Saudis’ offer for the Uruguayan striker was also said to have been turned down due to their inability to secure a replacement, and the front line could be reshuffled over the course of this summer.
According to the Daily Mail, Liverpool and Chelsea are keeping a close eye on Real Betis’ up-and-coming winger, 19-year-old forward Jesús Rodríguez, to see whether he will exercise his release clause, which is estimated at €50 million.
Despite being out of action in the first half of the season, the Spanish U-19 attacker has gradually secured his place in the team and has been a regular starter in recent games. He has played 17 first-team games and is steadily gaining experience.
The talent has caught the eye of two Premier League sides, who could settle before other clubs enter the fray. However, it is hard to imagine him demanding a step up to a club where he has just signed a contract extension last summer and where his living arrangements are changing, without knowing whether he will be available immediately.
So will the Reds win the race for the London club and bring the next generation of Spanish winger to Anfield…?