Liverpool’s Dream 25-Man Premier League Squad Revealed – Isak Leads Bold New Era Under Slot
With the summer transfer window ticking down, Liverpool are in the final stretch of reshaping their squad under new head coach Arne Slot. Just over three weeks remain before the window slams shut, and the Reds are still actively working behind the scenes to strengthen key areas. After a busy pre-season of recruitment, seven new faces have already arrived at Anfield — but the club isn’t done yet.
Liverpool kick off their 2025/26 Premier League campaign at home against Bournemouth next Friday. Before that, they’ll contest the Community Shield against Crystal Palace at Wembley this Sunday — a chance to clinch early silverware under Slot’s tenure. But the team lineup for both fixtures could still change as transfer activity continues to heat up.
Outgoings on the Horizon: Nunez Exit Close, Elliott Future in Doubt
One major outgoing appears imminent. Striker Darwin Núñez is reportedly on the verge of a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, with a transfer package worth approximately £46.3 million agreed in principle. Meanwhile, midfielder Harvey Elliott may also be heading for the exit door. RB Leipzig are said to be interested in the young talent, and a potential deal could be wrapped up before Liverpool’s Premier League opener.
Transfer Targets: Isak, Guehi, and Wide Reinforcements in Focus
On the incoming front, Liverpool are still chasing high-profile names. Their pursuit of Alexander Isak remains active, even after Newcastle reportedly turned down a mammoth £110 million bid. The Swedish striker remains a top target as Slot seeks a new central attacking option.
In defence, Liverpool have set their sights on Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace — but his £50 million price tag could be a sticking point. Elsewhere, the club is also exploring wide attacking reinforcements, with Malick Fofana (Lyon) and Bradley Barcola (PSG) linked with potential moves to Anfield.
Squad Composition: Non-Homegrown Rule and U21 Exemptions
Under Premier League regulations, clubs are allowed to register a maximum of 17 non-homegrown players in their 25-man squad. U21 players, however, do not count towards this limit, giving Liverpool flexibility with younger talents such as Ben Doak.
Predicted Ideal 25-Man Squad for the New Season
If everything goes according to plan — including key signings and expected outgoings — Liverpool’s ideal squad could look like this:
Goalkeepers
- Alisson Becker
- Giorgi Mamardashvili
- Freddie Woodman
Defenders
- Virgil van Dijk
- Joe Gomez
- Ibrahima Konaté
- Marc Guehi
- Jeremie Frimpong
- Andy Robertson
- Milos Kerkez
- Kostas Tsimikas
- Conor Bradley
- Rhys Williams
Midfielders
- Alexis Mac Allister
- Wataru Endo
- Ryan Gravenberch
- Dominik Szoboszlai
- Florian Wirtz
- Curtis Jones
Forwards
- Mohamed Salah
- Cody Gakpo
- Hugo Ekitike
- Alexander Isak
- Federico Chiesa
- Ben Doak
