Liverpool are preparing to return to action this week after the international break and Arne Slot's side are 12 points clear of Arsenal in the Premier League title race

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been urged to raid on his former club to bolster the attack. The Reds are set to have a rather difficult summer, with several big names expected to leave.With Trent

With the end of another season in sight, Liverpool’s raft of loan players will soon return back to the mothership. As ever, it has been a mixed campaign for those chosen to spend the year away from their parent club. There have been some real success stories, with Ben Doak the standout from the early part of the season.

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While the goalkeeper and defence pick themselves - Andy Robertson now the clear first-choice left-back again - up front isn't quite so clear cut. Mohamed Salah will be on the right, but it could be that the number nine conundrum is solved by the fit-again Cody Gakpo returning to the left and Luis Diaz going back down the centre again.

Though Arne Slot 's side suffered disappointing exits in the FA Cup and the Champions League, as well as having lost the EFL Cup final against Newcastle United, it is difficult to label 2024-25 as anything other than a season of progression.

The Liverpool forward could get the opportunity to play under the serial-winning manager next season and sources state that he's very likely to leave Anfield, too