Liverpool could be looking at six huge transfers after Arne Slot’s tip-off to Gary Lineker

Arne Slot Gary Lineker

Arne Slot has told Gary Lineker that Liverpool are working on signings for the summer (Image: Getty)

In a chat with towards the end of a quiet January transfer window, uttered the words every fan has been hoping for.

“We are definitely working on strengthening in the summer,” the Reds boss told Lineker on .

Having saved their cash during the winter for what could be an all-out, splash-the-cash summer, Express Sport takes you through six players who could move to Anfield if Slot comes good on his promise…

Florian Wirtz

The German international could be heading towards the end of his final season at Bayer Leverkusen. And it is set to be his most prolific yet, with 15 goals in all competitions from attacking midfield.

are among the selection of heavyweight European sides to have been linked with 21-year-old Wirtz, who also has the likes of Real Madrid and on his tail.

Johan Bakayoko

Amid the threat of losing to Saudi Arabia, may need a big presence to replace him on the wing. Bakayoko fits into that category, and the Reds will be well aware of his talent after he netted in PSV Eindhoven’s 3-2 win over them on Wednesday night.

were heavily linked with the 21-year-old last summer and they could go back in for him at the end of the season.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen v AC Sparta Praha

Florian Wirtz has scored 15 goals in 31 games this season (Image: Getty)

Marc Guehi

Virtually every club with money and ambition has shown an interest in signing Guehi over the past 12 months. United had a bid rejected last summer, while are rumoured to be eyeing up a reunion with their former academy star.

are also believed to be in the mix. And if Guehi is to leave Crystal Palace, it will surely be this summer, given that the centre-back’s contract expires in June 2026. Signing a talent of Guehi’s stature will be essential if Virgil van Dijk allows his deal to run down and leaves Anfield on a free.

Milos Kerkez

Andrew Robertson’s drop-off in form has forced to plan for a future without the Scottish international at left-back. And Bournemouth star Kerkez is a standout candidate, with five goal contributions for the high-flying Cherries this season at just 21 years old. are also believed to be interested in the Hungarian.

Jeremie Frimpong

is widely expected to join Real Madrid in the summer, and he would leave big boots to fill at right-back.

Jeremie Frimpong has long been linked with a move to Anfield. Like Alexander-Arnold, he offers some of the best attacking output in Europe for his position, and the Leverkusen star is once again enjoying a strong campaign with six goal contributions in 19 Bundesliga games.

Jorrel Hato

Ajax’s versatile 18-year-old defender has already played more than 100 senior games and made five appearances for the Netherlands.

There was excitement among fans when Hato was spotted in the stands to watch the Reds beat Ipswich Town at Anfield on Saturday. But the youngster has since clarified that he was invited to the game by his compatriot, Ryan Gravenberch.

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