"Next one to leave..." - Romano makes major Liverpool transfer claim, Klopp rebuild set to begin

Three more Liverpool players could be following Roberto Firmino out the door this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano, as Jurgen Klopp looks set to rebuild his squad ahead of next season.

Reports recently emerged that Brazilian forward Firmino has privately told boss Klopp that he wants to leave for a new challenge in the summer after eight years at Anfield.

The 31-year-old's contract expires in June, so he will leave on a free transfer after making over 300 appearances for the Merseyside giants.

It now appears that he won't be the only one leaving the club, with a summer overhaul planned to ensure that their difficult season to date is not repeated.

According to Romano, two further players are also set to leave for free, with one loan deal coming to an end.

Posting on Twitter, he said: "There are currently no talks between Liverpool and Naby Keita over new contract and he could be next one to leave on a free, together with Oxlade-Chamberlain.

"Arthur Melo, also expected to leave; Liverpool are not planning to trigger the buy option."

Given a lot of criticism the Reds have received this season has been directed at the midfield, it's not a surprise that three players from that position could depart.

Who could replace them?

Whilst Firmino's departure may come as a slight shock, both Oxlade-Chamberlain and Keita arguably don't have the quality to be long- term options for Liverpool.

The signing of Arthur on loan was only ever a stop-gap for this season too.

Potentially losing three may signal that the club are preparing to bring in three new additions with their top priority likely to be Jude Bellingham.

Liverpool are currently sixth in the Premier League but a win over arch-rivals Manchester United on Sunday could see them move to within three points of the top four.

They remain one of the favourites to sign the English teenager but if they don't qualify for Europe then he might be persuaded to stay at Borussia Dortmund for another year and assess his options.