Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure from Liverpool in June marked the beginning of a new era at Anfield. However, speculation suggests he may not be the last key player to leave. Ibrahima Konaté, in particular, is rumored to be a potential exit in 2026, and he might not be alone.
This summer brought one of Liverpool’s most dramatic squad overhauls in recent memory. The club welcomed Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, and Jeremie Frimpong, while bidding farewell to Trent, Darwin Núñez, and Luis Díaz. Amid these changes, Liverpool secured two major positives: Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk both signed new contracts, reaffirming their long-term commitment to the club.
Despite this, questions about Salah’s future remain. Speculation linking him to Real Madrid has been addressed by journalist Pete O’Rourke, who feels a move is unlikely at this stage:
“Real Madrid gets linked with every top player. I’d be surprised if they went for Salah now — that opportunity may have passed. If he stays for the next two years at Anfield, he’ll have plenty of options, and ultimately, it would be his choice, not the club’s.”
While a potential transfer to Saudi Arabia in 2026 seems more realistic than a move to Madrid, nothing is entirely off the table. For the time being, Salah remains a central figure in Liverpool’s ambitions, even as Arne Slot continues to reshape the squad and raise questions about who will stay or leave in future seasons.