Liverpool hopes to raid Chelsea at the end of the season, given their unsettled management situation.
Liverpool may attempt to sign three Chelsea stars at the conclusion of the season, as the Blues are likely to be extremely active in the transfer market under new management. The club fired Graham Potter over the weekend, and a change in the dugout might precipitate a fire sale at Stamford Bridge.
With Todd Boehly’s arrival, Chelsea has spent lavishly, acquiring Enzo Fernandez, Mykhaylo Mudryk, and Benoit Badiashile in the January transfer window alone.
The weekend’s 2-0 home loss to Aston Villa was the final straw that Ƅroke the camel’s back for Potter, despite the significant investments made during the season.
Julian Nagelsmann, Mauricio Pochettino, and Luis Enrique have all been linked to the next managerial position at Chelsea, but whomever is hired may have a difficult time convincing three stars to remain at the club given Liverpool’s interest.
Their Premier League opponents are also anticipated to begin a “rebuild project” in the summer in order to address their lack of quality squad depth and rejuvenate their aging ranks. Mason Mount’s contract expires in 2024, and Jurgen Klopp’s side have been extensively linked with a summer move for the England international, who has shown no real signs of signing a new agreement.
The playmaker had hoped to obtain a contract that reflected his value and rewarded his dedication to the club since joining as an academy player, but it appears doubtful at this point. Mount might join Conor Gallagher at Anfield if he moves, as the 23-year-old is also highly regarded on Merseyside, according to The Independent.
Gallagher appeared infrequently under Potter, but showed flashes of a player capable of consistently battling at the highest level, despite the fact that there appear to be other stars ahead of him in the pecking order.
The same can be said for Levi Colwill, who is receiving interest from all corners of the Premier League while on loan at Brighton. Due to his ability to play out from the back with such ease, the defender is among a number of possible centre-back targets for the Reds, although the Seagulls are also anxious to retain his services.
During his time at Brighton, Potter exerted considerable effort to get Colwill’s services. Given that a new manager is expected to emerge with their own defensive priorities, his future at his boyhood club is now improbable.
The 20-year-old may complete a trifecta of Chelsea stars moving to Liverpool, and his potential might make him the most expensive despite having yet to make a competitive appearance.