The international tournaments, combined with Arne Slot’s need to analyse Liverpool’s roster in pre-season, may cause fresh acquisitions to be postponed until beyond June. 

By that stage, the Dutchman’s transfer budget may have been increased by £100 million or more, based on future sales and commercial deals. 
Former Everton chief Keith Wyness has told Football Insider that the Reds’ partnership with Japan Airlines may be worth £10-20 million.

Liverpool could hand Richard Hughes and Co. a serious war chest

Leny Yoro of Lille has been heavily linked with Liverpool – (Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)

James Pearce was borderline provocative in his recent update for Liverpool on The Athletic’s DealSheet. The former Echo writer stated that, while Luis Diaz and Caoimhin Kelleher are still part of Arne Slot’s plans for 2024/25, offers in excess of £50 million and £25 million for the duo ‘may make Liverpool reconsider’.

Assuming Liverpool earned at least £10 million above each indicated price, those two sales, together with the new sponsorship contract with Japan Airlines, would net us a total of potentially more than £100 million.

 
Of course, exit strategies might vary greatly, and monies can always be raised through other means. For example, Bobby Clark and Tyler Morton are said to be receiving interest from all throughout Europe.

Though we don’t need to balance the books as much as some of our competitors do to meet PSR requirements, it’s still welcome.

Given our overall need for strengthening, we need every dime we can obtain.

Who could Liverpool sign first for Arne Slot?

Arne Slot during Champions League presser – (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Liverpool are believed to be interested in signing a new centre-back, but the position is not a priority at this time.

 
However, it remains a problem to find the right opportunity at the appropriate price, as illustrated by the current transfer war for Leny Yoro.

 

Of again, this might alter fast if other targets become more tempting.

Given Mo Salah’s clear lack of depth, signing a fresh right-sided forward appears to be a promising option.