Liverpool have moved on a fair few players this summer, but their business concerning outgoings is only likely to accelerate further with their pre-season tour complete.
The Reds’ work on the continent reached its conclusion this week through a 1-0 defeat in Austria at the hands of RB Salzburg.
Although Jürgen Klopp fielded a depleted side with this weekend’s Community Shield final in mind, the result disappointed the Kop.
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However, those on the Liverpool hierarchy won’t be getting bogged down by the defeat and will continue their work in the transfer market.
One Liverpool player whose future likely lies away from Anfield this season is Sepp van den Berg.
The talented young centre-back has featured regularly for Liverpool during pre-season, but he isn’t expected to stay on Merseyside beyond the end of the transfer window.
The defender, who spent last season on loan with Preston North End in the Championship, is said to be attracting the interest of newly promoted Bournemouth.
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The Cherries, who took Liverpool cult hero Nat Phillips on loan last season, have chosen to pursue a different centre-back of the Reds’ this term.
After a valuable season-and-a-half with Preston in England’s second tier, the Dutchman would benefit hugely from gaining some minutes in the Premier League.
Another player who could be on the way out is midfielder Tyler Morton.
The youngster impressed during his pre-season outings, but a full campaign playing regular men’s football will help toughen up the 19-year-old.
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Morton made 2 Premier League appearances for Liverpool last term, and he looks set to join Blackburn Rovers in the Championship this summer.
As for potential permanent outgoings, Roberto Firmino continues to be linked with a move to Juventus.
Robert Worthington