As the winter transfer window ticks closer and closer to its dramatic end, tension is rising inside Liverpool Football Club. The clock is running down, phones are ringing nonstop, agents are pushing for deals, and Arne Slot is facing his first real transfer deadline test as Liverpool manager. While fans are watching the news refresh every minute, the club’s hierarchy is working quietly behind the scenes, weighing difficult decisions that could shape both the present and the future of the team.
Not everyone wearing a Liverpool shirt is safe. Despite Liverpool being in the middle of a strong season, with Champions League football and domestic ambitions still alive, the reality of modern football means that sentiment often has to take a back seat. If Liverpool want to make one last push in the market before the window shuts, then players may need to leave. Sales, loans, and tough calls are part of the process.
Arne Slot knows this. He inherited a squad filled with talent, depth, and experience, but also a squad that needs balance. Every incoming player must be funded. Every outgoing player must be carefully chosen. And with only hours remaining, six names are being quietly discussed as potential exits, players who could generate funds for a final late signing that might give Liverpool an extra edge.
One of the most emotional and controversial names on that list is Andy Robertson. The Scottish left-back has been a symbol of Liverpool’s success for nearly a decade. His relentless running, leadership, and connection with the fans have made him a cult hero at Anfield. But football moves fast, and contracts do not wait for memories.
Robertson is now in the final months of his deal. Talks over an extension have stalled, and interest from Tottenham has grown stronger. Spurs see him as a ready-made leader who could instantly improve their left side. For Liverpool, the decision is brutal but logical. With Milos Kerkez now firmly established as first choice under Slot, Robertson’s role has changed. Rather than risk losing him for nothing in the summer, the club could accept a modest fee, reportedly around five million pounds, and reinvest it elsewhere.
Selling Robertson would hurt emotionally, but Slot is not running a nostalgia project. He is building a future. And sometimes, that means letting go of players who helped build the past.
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Curtis Jones is another name causing debate inside the club. A local lad, a product of the academy, and someone who truly understands what Liverpool means. Jones has had big moments in red, scoring important goals and showing flashes of real quality. But under Arne Slot, his role has become less clear.
Inter Milan have been circling. Talks have taken place over a loan deal with an option to buy. Liverpool initially resisted, citing the need for squad depth, especially with multiple competitions still ongoing. However, Jones himself is believed to be open to the move. He wants regular football. He wants responsibility. And at Inter, he would get both.
For Slot, the dilemma is clear. Keep a player who may not be fully satisfied, or allow him to leave and use the funds to strengthen another area of the pitch. Deadline day pressure could push this deal over the line, especially if Jones pushes hard for the move himself.
Federico Chiesa’s situation is different but equally complex. The Italian forward arrived with high expectations and global reputation. When he plays, his quality is obvious. His movement, his direct running, and his eye for goal make him a dangerous option. But under Slot, Chiesa has often found himself rotated, used carefully rather than relied upon.
With the 2026 World Cup approaching, Chiesa knows he cannot afford to sit on the bench. Italy will demand match fitness and consistent performances. Juventus have shown strong interest, seeing him as a familiar face who could fit seamlessly back into Serie A.
Liverpool must decide whether letting Chiesa go would weaken their attack too much. Selling him could bring in valuable funds, but it would also reduce attacking options during a crucial stage of the season. Slot must balance ambition with caution, knowing one injury could suddenly change everything.
Then there is Wataru Endo. A respected professional, a leader in the dressing room, and a player who always gives everything. But his role at Liverpool has been limited. Mostly used from the bench, Endo has struggled to establish himself as a regular starter in Slot’s system.
Interest from Ajax earlier in the window highlighted that there is still demand for his experience and discipline. At 32, Endo knows time is not on his side. A move elsewhere could offer him a chance to be a key figure again, rather than a supporting act. For Liverpool, allowing him to leave would free wages and generate a small but useful fee.
Calvin Ramsay’s future looks even more uncertain. Once seen as a promising young full-back, injuries and competition have slowed his progress. Reports suggest Arne Slot indirectly told him that Liverpool have “better options” in his position. That message was clear.
Several Championship clubs are waiting. Ramsay wants minutes, confidence, and a fresh start. Liverpool are open to letting him go, but only if another deal is completed first. His exit may be one of the final dominoes to fall on deadline day.
Rhys Williams is perhaps the least surprising name on the list. Once thrust into the spotlight during an injury crisis, he has since faded into the background. Loan spells at Aberdeen, Blackpool, and Morecambe have given him experience but not a clear future at Anfield.
Liverpool are unlikely to block a move if one appears. For Williams, a permanent switch to a lower-league side could finally offer stability and a chance to rebuild his career away from the intense pressure of a top club.
All these potential exits lead to one important question. Who could Liverpool bring in if these deals happen?
One name quietly gaining attention is Roland Sallai. The Galatasaray winger offers pace, directness, and goals. He would provide depth on the right flank and give Slot more attacking options. His market value sits between eight and ten million pounds, but Galatasaray are holding firm, knowing his importance to their squad.
Liverpool believe Sallai could be a smart late addition, not a headline signing but a useful weapon. Whether the Reds can meet Galatasaray’s demands depends entirely on how much money they can raise from outgoing deals.
Deadline day is always unpredictable. Plans change. Deals collapse. Surprise moves appear out of nowhere. For Arne Slot, this is not just about transfers. It is about setting standards, showing authority, and shaping Liverpool in his image.
Fans may be nervous. Some may be angry if popular players leave. Others may demand immediate signings. But behind the scenes, Liverpool are trying to balance emotion with logic, loyalty with progress, and risk with reward.
The final hours of the window will tell the story. Who stays. Who goes. And whether Liverpool make that last, bold move that could define their season.
One thing is certain. At Liverpool, nothing stands still. And as the deadline approaches, the drama is only just beginning.
