Liverpool release Mohamed Salah in 12-player exit under Andoni Iraola
Liverpool have confirmed the departure of 12 players this summer, including Mohamed Salah and Ibrahima Konate, as new manager Andoni Iraola begins his overhaul at Anfield.
The dramatic squad rebuild follows the unexpected dismissal of Arne Slot, with the former Bournemouth boss now tasked with reshaping the Merseyside team.
Club legend Andy Robertson has already finalised a free transfer to Tottenham Hotspur ahead of his World Cup campaign with Scotland.
Meanwhile, the Egyptian forward revealed his intention to terminate his contract a year early to pursue a fresh challenge.
Real Madrid circle for defensive star
French centre-back Konate is heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid after failing to agree new terms with the Premier League side.
Several academy prospects have also been released, with the club issuing a formal statement thanking the departing group for their contributions.
The mass exodus from Anfield may not be complete as Iraola evaluates his remaining options ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Midfielders face uncertain futures
Academy graduate Curtis Jones is reportedly considering his options after Inter Milan made a formal transfer approach.
The Serie A giants submitted a bid that fell below the club’s £35m valuation, though a compromise of £25m remains a possibility.
Italian reports suggest Inter plan to fund the acquisition by selling Davide Frattesi to Nottingham Forest.
Chiesa demands regular minutes
Federico Chiesa could also cut his time in England short unless he is guaranteed a starting role under the incoming Spanish coach.
The Italy international struggled for consistent minutes during his debut season and is prepared to seek opportunities elsewhere.
“I repeat: I want to play,” Chiesa told Gazzetta dello Sport.
“If I don’t find consistency in the Premier League, I’ll have to look elsewhere.”
“I barely played in my first year at Liverpool, and in the last one, very little.”
“I’ll go on a training camp in the US, then I’ll talk to the club and the new manager, Iraola, and we’ll see.”
“I’m open to anything; the important thing is to play. I’m not so presumptuous as to say: I have to be a starter. I’m ready to fight for a place, anywhere.”
Despite lingering interest from Juventus, the 26-year-old winger remains open to fighting for his place during the squad’s pre-season tour of the United States.
