Liverpool face squad gaps after costly signings

Andoni Iraola took over as Liverpool head coach after Arne Slot's departure. Liverpool now face gaps across the squad following a series of expensive signings and departures. Liverpool paid £29 million for goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili. Liverpool paid £30 million for right‑back Jeremie Frimpong. Liverpool did not renew centre‑back Ibrahima Konate's contract. Liverpool allowed left‑back Andy Robertson to leave. Liverpool allowed forward Mohamed Salah to leave. Liverpool signed striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United for a British‑record £125 million. Alexander Isak has been described as unfit. Liverpool did not renew midfielder Curtis Jones's contract, which has one year remaining. Liverpool kept forward Federico Chiesa despite limited playing time. Liverpool sold midfielder Luis Diaz without a replacement. Liverpool's forward Cody Gakpo's contribution is considered insufficient. Alexander Isak remains under a long‑term contract until 30 June 2031. He featured for the Sweden national team in a friendly against Greece on 4 June 2026. He has been training at Liverpool's AXA Training Centre since his arrival. Liverpool finished fifth in the Premier League in the 2025/26 season. Isak is expected to lead the line for Liverpool in the 2026/27 season under Iraola. Liverpool need signings for goalkeeper, right‑back, left‑back, centre‑back, central‑midfielder, left‑winger, right‑winger and striker. Injury to forward Hugo Ekitike has compounded the shortage in attack. Reports link the club with defender Yan Diomande, whose fee could exceed €100 million. The squad gaps follow the departures of Konate, Robertson, Salah and Diaz.