Liverpool looking to raise £80m from player sales

Liverpool are reportedly looking to offload as many as eight fringe players this summer to raise £80m.

The Reds kicked off their transfer business on Friday by bringing in centre-back Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig for a fee of around £36m.

More arrivals are expected at Anfield over the next couple of months, but that may only be possible if money is brought in through the sale of unneeded players.

According to the Liverpool Echo, the likes of Xherdan Shaqiri and Divock Origi could both be on their way out, with the Reds valuing the pair at around £15m each.

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Marko Grujic, Harry Wilson and Takumi Minamino, who all spent time out on loan in 2020-21, are also said to be up for sale.

Next on the list in terms of value are Taiwo Awoniyi and Loris Karius, it is claimed, while Ben Woodburn is another who is not wanted by Jurgen Klopp.

Liverpool have already waved goodbye to one player over the past week, with Georginio Wijnaldum departing on a free transfer.