2024/25 has the potential to be nothing short of magical for Liverpool, yet the highs of a trophy-laden campaign could dissipate somewhat in the summer.
Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold all have contract situations in need of resolving. While optimistic supporters will hope the triumvirate commit their futures to Anfield, there’s a very real possibility that Arne Slot will head into 2025/26 without at least one talismanic figure.
The most likely to depart is Alexander-Arnold.
A revolutionary full-back who has won the lot with his boyhood club, Liverpool supporters surely can’t begrudge their homegrown superstar succumbing to the allure of Real Madrid. What would you do if you had Jude Bellingham whispering sweet nothings into your ear?
Replacing such a unique footballer is an impossible task, yet it’s one that may fall at the doorstep of Michael Edwards once Trent’s future becomes clear.
Here are five potential Alexander-Arnold replacements for Liverpool to consider.