THREE Liverpool forwards up for sale as ‘frustrated’ Arne Slot plans attacking rebuild

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has ‘become frustrated’ with a number of forwards and this could see the Reds engineer a rebuild this summer, as per a report.

Liverpool suffered a setback on Sunday afternoon as they were surprisingly beaten 1-0 by Plymouth Argyle in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Slot rested a host of big names, though experienced stars such as Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz, Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo were still named in the team whicLiverpool are still on course for a successful season, as they sit top of the Premier League, have reached the League Cup final and are also through to the Champions League round of 16.

Slot’s forward line has been the envy of England this season, as he is able to rely on a host of options including Mohamed Salah, Diaz, Jota, Darwin Nunez, Chiesa and Cody Gakpo.

However, the likes of Jota, Chiesa and Diaz were unable to help Liverpool beat Plymouth, and some of those players could leave this summer.

According to Anfield Watch, Slot is ‘frustrated’ with the form of Diaz and Jota.

Diaz enjoyed a great start to the season, scoring five goals in his first five Premier League appearances, but the winger has netted just once in his last nine games across all competitions.

Jota has also ‘frustrated’ Slot as he rarely manages to stay fit for a long period.

The report states that Liverpool are willing to ‘sever ties’ with both Diaz and Jota in the summer in order to bring in more reliable forwards.

Diaz has been linked with a move to Chelsea, though Liverpool expect Saudi Pro League clubs to submit lucrative offers for him. Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona are also long-term admirers of Diaz

Jota, meanwhile, is wanted by Premier League rivals Arsenal, as well as teams from abroad.

The third forward who might be sold by Liverpool is Nunez, who cost an initial £64million – potentially rising to £85m – in summer 2022 but is unreliable in front of goal, just like some of his team-mates.

The Saudis are known to be keen on Nunez but he would rather stay in Europe by joining another illustrious club such as AC Milan.

Liverpool transfers: Van Dijk claim; Carragher transfer prediction

Virgil van Dijk is in contract talks with Liverpool just like Salah, and the Anfield skipper appears happy to stay.

But that is not stopping speculation about a transfer. Reports in the Spanish press claim the centre-back has emerged on Barcelona’s defensive shortlist.

It is even suggested Barca would be willing to sell Ronald Araujo to free up room on the wage bill for Van Dijk, despite the latter being significantly older.

Ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has discussed Slot revolutionising his options in the No 10 position.