Liverpool are actively preparing for a major summer overhaul, with fresh reports linking them to a high-profile Serie A star — while manager Arne Slot’s long-term future at Anfield now hinges on a single, brutal condition.
Uncertainty continues to swirl around the Reds’ squad and coaching staff following a deeply disappointing title defence. With Mohamed Salah’s future still unresolved and growing fan frustration over certain attacking options, the club is already eyeing reinforcements who could transform the forward line.
Liverpool monitoring Milan attacker
According to Italian outlet TuttoMercatoWeb, Liverpool are closely monitoring Christian Pulisic at AC Milan. The 27-year-old USA international has been left surprised and disappointed by the lack of a formal contract renewal offer from the Rossoneri, despite verbal agreements appearing close late last year.
Pulisic has reinvented himself in Serie A since leaving Chelsea in 2023. This season, under Massimiliano Allegri, he has been a revelation, scoring 10 goals and providing 2 assists in just 20 appearances. Versatile enough to operate as a second striker or on either flank, his high-intensity, direct style would suit Arne Slot’s system perfectly — offering both rotation and high-level quality.
In 120 games for Milan across all competitions, Pulisic has contributed an impressive 42 goals and 25 assists. His previous Premier League experience makes him a low-risk, high-reward target.
Milan are expected to demand around €55 million (£48m/$65m) — a reasonable valuation for a proven international with elite pedigree. However, Liverpool will face stiff competition, with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur also in the frame.
FSG warming to Arne Slot sack idea
While transfer plans are advancing, the biggest cloud hanging over Anfield is the future of head coach Arne Slot.
Reliable reports, including from Football Insider, indicate that Liverpool owners FSG will place a “serious question mark” over Slot’s position if the club fails to qualify for the Champions League. The Reds currently sit sixth in the Premier League, with Manchester United and Chelsea surging after mid-season managerial changes.
Fifth place is likely to secure UCL football this season, but missing out would represent a massive financial blow due to the huge revenue gap. Sources stress Slot is not under immediate threat of dismissal during the campaign and will be given every opportunity to turn things around. However, failure to secure top-five status could make his departure almost inevitable in the summer.
Slot still retains the public backing of the hierarchy for now, but the financial reality of life without Champions League football is dawning on FSG.
Liverpool green-light Jacquet plans after serious injury
Adding to the turbulent period, Liverpool have suffered an early blow with new signing Jeremy Jacquet.
The 20-year-old France Under-21 centre-back completed his £60m move from Rennes on Deadline Day (intended as a summer arrival). However, he suffered a serious shoulder injury after falling awkwardly during Rennes’ 3-1 defeat to Lens.
TEAMtalk sources confirm Liverpool are prepared to green-light surgery if recommended by specialists. The club’s medical team has been in close contact with Rennes, sharing scans and pushing for a swift, decisive resolution to protect the young defender’s long-term career. Rehabilitation will be managed under Liverpool’s supervision once he joins the squad.
This summer window is shaping up to be one of the most important in recent years. A move for Pulisic would signal clear intent to refresh the attack, but everything ultimately depends on whether Slot can deliver Champions League qualification.
One critical factor — top-five finish or bust — could define not just Slot’s tenure, but the entire direction of the club heading into 2026/27.