Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk
Summer 2025
Liverpool could lose £137 million worth of talent for free, the highest among all clubs in Europe’s top five leagues.
All three stars are set to become free agents this summer unless new deals are signed. Their combined value far exceeds that of any other club’s soon-to-be-free players.
Dean Huijsen, Liverpool, Real Madrid
Summer 2025 (Release clause activates in July)
Liverpool have entered the race for 19-year-old Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen, who is also a top target for Real Madrid
Liverpool may offer immediate first-team football if Virgil van Dijk departs; Huijsen has a £50m release clause active from July.
Marcus Rashford, Aston Villa, Manchester United
Decision expected before June 2025
Aston Villa are undecided on activating a £40 million purchase option for on-loan forward Marcus Rashford.
Rashford has 4 assists in 9 games; he could return to United if Villa don’t exercise the clause.
Bryan Mbeumo, Newcastle, Arsenal, Liverpool
Summer 2025
Newcastle, Arsenal and Liverpool are monitoring Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo as a summer option.
Mbeumo’s contract runs until 2026, but Brentford may struggle to extend without breaking wage structure.
Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig)
Summer 2025
Manchester United remain interested in Simons, but RB Leipzig’s €80M asking price could be a stumbling block.
United are prioritizing an attacking midfielder and a striker, with Simons, Benjamin Sesko, and Hugo Ekitike among their targets.
Geovany Quenda & Dário Essugo (Sporting CP → Chelsea)
Quenda joins in 2026, Essugo arrives in summer 2025
Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign both Sporting Lisbon talents in a deal worth up to €74.4M.
Quenda, a highly-rated 17-year-old winger, will remain at Sporting until 2026, while Essugo, a 20-year-old midfielder on loan at Las Palmas, will join Chelsea this summer.
Darwin Núñez (Liverpool)
March 2025
Núñez admits he is struggling with form, scoring just once in his last 13 games, but insists he won’t give up.
The Uruguayan striker acknowledges the frustration of missed chances and Liverpool’s recent setbacks but remains committed to training hard and supporting his teammates.
Jordan Henderson (Ajax → England National Team)
March 2025 (World Cup Qualifiers)
England manager Thomas Tuchel has defended his decision to recall Henderson, emphasizing his leadership and winning mentality.
Despite being out of the squad for a year due to his move to Saudi Arabia and later Ajax, Tuchel believes Henderson’s presence is crucial for team culture and cohesion.
Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool → Netherlands National Team)
March 2025
Gravenberch has been forced to withdraw from the Netherlands squad due to an injury sustained in Liverpool’s Carabao Cup final loss.
The midfielder will now be monitored ahead of Liverpool’s crucial Premier League clash against Everton on April 2.