Liverpool’s manager, Arne Slot, is planning for the long term future of the Anfield team, including the possible departure of two club legends, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mo Salah.
The Reds have had a fantastic start to the Premier League season, sitting in second place and making a big statement last night with a 5-1 victory over West Ham in the Carabao Cup.
However, Slot is aware that his biggest stars won’t be around forever, and he is already putting plans in place for alternative scenarios.
Man United still hopeful for Everton signing
Over the summer transfer window, Manchester United failed to secure the services of Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, who has stuck with Sean Dyche’s side for this season after the club rejected Old Trafford’s advances. Last year, the Toffees were statistically the second best defence in the league, but have had a dismal start to the 2024/25 season.
Now, HITC has reported that the club is “fully focused” on pursuing the English defender again next year, and a January bid could be on the cards. It comes as two of Man United’s defensive players could be on their way out of the club.
Graeme Bailey said: “HITC has been told that United’s footballing supremo Dan Ashworth, who was in full agreement with their initial bid for Branthwaite as it came before he was actually in charge, is fully focused on pursuing him once again next year.
“United are due to move on from both Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire next summer. The pair are out-of-contract and HITC is told there are no plans to offer them extensions at this point.”
