Regardless of whether the Ekitike move goes through, the club will need to make player sales to balance the books this summer. A number of Anfield stars are in line to leave, including youngsters Harvey Elliott and Tyler Morton.
Indeed, the Premier League champions appear to have the perfect opportunity to cash in, with West Ham interested in both of the pair, according to the Daily Mail. The Hammers are reportedly seeking to sign Elliott, 22, for £40m, while Morton is said to be rated at around £15m.
Both players tasted European Under-21 Championship glory with England this summer and opened up about their futures during the tournament. Elliott, confined to a bit-part role under Slot in the 2024/25 campaign, said: “It’s just a situation that me and the team have to have a conversation about.
“I don’t really want to be wasting years of my career because it’s a short career. I need to reflect. I need to see if I’m content in doing what I’m doing and how I can improve as a player because that’s the most important thing.”
Morton, 22, who made just five cup appearances last season, said: “It’s been the toughest season mentally for me. I’ve coped with it well because I’ve got good people around me, but it’s been very tough. I think when you’re not playing as a footballer who’s as hungry as I am, it does hurt.”
In addition to Elliott and Morton, Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez are also being linked with moves away. If a deal for Ekitike gets confirmed, the process of player sales is likely to accelerate.
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