Who could leave in summer of change?
Arne Slot could be tempted to refresh his attack and both Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez have been linked with moves away.Diaz joined Liverpool in 2022 but enjoyed his best goalscoring form under Slot, with 17 in all competitions, including 13 in the Premier League.However, potential summer moves to either Barcelona or Saudi Arabia have been touted, and speculation over his future has only increased after Diaz and his girlfriend both wrote lengthy posts on social media to Liverpool fans that could be interpreted as farewell messages.Meanwhile, Nunez has struggled to start regularly under Slot, who has also made public criticisms of his attitude.He has had three full seasons at Liverpool after joining for up to £85m from Benfica - and while his effort is praised by Liverpool fans, he has struggled to score consistently."It's time for a freshen up in attack," said former Reds midfielder Danny Murphy."Darwin has had a lot of chances. If you just simplify it to what we've seen in terms of his contribution and minutes played, Slot obviously doesn't fancy him."Slot has played a winger, Luis Diaz, ahead of him as a striker at times. That tells you everything you need to know."I would be amazed if Darwin stayed. I think the writing is on the wall for him."Another player whose future is uncertain is Harvey Elliott.The midfielder made 18 Premier League appearances for the Reds last season but started just two games and recently suggested his future is uncertain by saying: "You never know what's going to happen."Goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has already left Liverpool to join Brentford, and a busy summer of incomings and outgoings is set to continue for a while longer yet.READ MORE: How Liverpool have changed tack in the transfer market
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