Liverpool transfers: Kelleher, Morton among players who could leave

While much focus is currently on which players Liverpool will bring in this summer, five individuals could earn the Reds plenty of money and head in the other direction.

It's fair to say that the summer transfer window has been a slow burner at Anfield to date, with Arne Slot easing into his new job and no new signings made.

However, that is expected to change between now and the start of the 2024/25 season, with some incoming business needed across various positions.

On the flip side, some players could leave Liverpool sooner rather than later, generating funds for fresh faces.

Here are five current Reds individuals who stand out, in that respect.

Caoimhin Kelleher

Caoimhin Kelleher was outstanding for much of last season, starting 10 league games without Alisson and starring in the EFL Cup final win over Chelsea.

There is still a chance that the Irishman will remain at Liverpool, with the Reds rating him highly, but an exit also feels on the cards.

Kelleher may feel that he is too good to be warming the substitutes' bench behind arguably the world's best goalkeeper, and he isn't without suitors.

Granted, Kasper Schmeichel's move to Celtic has put paid to his chances of joining the Hoops, but there are plenty of other clubs eyeing him up.

Liverpool want as much as £25 million for Kelleher's services, and while staying put would have its merits, the idea of receiving those funds could be the preferable outcome, with the 25-year-old's stock at its highest currently.

Who he's been linked with: Celtic, Nottingham Forest.

Potential fee: £25m

Kostas Tsimikas

Kostas Tsimikas has been an adequate signing by Liverpool, most notably scoring the winning penalty in the 2022 FA Cup final, but he has rarely felt like taking Andy Robertson's place at left-back.

While the Greek still has three years remaining on his current deal, an exit this summer doesn't feel impossible, especially with the Reds linked with a move for Wolves ace Rayan Ait-Nouri.

Now 28, this summer would feel like the best time to cash in on Tsimikas, given his contract situation, although a recent report from the Liverpool Echo has stated that "at present, there has been no desire from club or player for the Greek to leave."

Much like Kelleher, the 'Greek Scouser' staying at Liverpool would be no disaster, but there are upgrades out there and other clubs could be willing to pay a decent amount to snap him up.

Michael Edwards is believed to want at least £40m for Tsimikas - whether or not anyone is willing to pay that amount remains to be seen.

Who he's been linked with: Brentford, Barcelona

Potential fee: £40m

Nat Phillips

You could be forgiven for thinking that Nat Phillips' Liverpool career ended some time ago, but somehow, he is still on their books.

The 27-year-old has been out on loan at Celtic and Cardiff City in the past 12 months, neither of which were particularly fruitful periods, but now is the time for him to seal a permanent move away from Anfield.

Phillips is out of contract with the Reds next year, so selling him this summer is a no-brainer, considering he has no role to play under Slot.

To lose the £8m-rated centre-back for free in 2025 would be negligence of the highest order, particularly when other clubs are sniffing around, and Trabzonspor saw a bid rejected earlier in the window.

Who he's been linked with: Trabzonspor, Cardiff, Ipswich, Mainz

Potential fee: £8m

Rhys Williams

Much like Phillips, it has been abundantly clear for some time now that Rhys Williams doesn't have a long-term future at Liverpool, despite some impressive performances back in 2020/21, helping the Reds secure a top-four finish.

The Englishman spent the second half of last season on loan at Port Vale, but at 23 years of age, he needs to settle down in his career and join another club for good.

Liverpool will be entertaining offers for Williams, as well as Billy Koumetio for that matter, and he is currently valued at £1.5m by Transfermarkt.

The centre-back could be the player who the Merseysiders get the least money for this summer, but it suits all parties to bring an end to his time at Anfield.

Who he's been linked with: Unnamed League One and Turkish clubs

Potential fee: £1.5m

Tyler Morton

Tyler Morton is such a gifted young footballer - one who has already made his mark for England's Under-21s, scoring once in three caps - but he remains well down the midfield pecking order at Liverpool.

The 21-year-old has enjoyed two excellent back-to-back seasons on loan at Blackburn Rovers and Hull City but now could be the time for the Reds to earn good money for him, as they look to receive £20m for his signature.

Morton has been strongly linked with a summer move to RB Leipzig, with Liverpool rejecting one offer already, as they hold out for a permanent deal instead of a loan-to-buy option.

His ceiling is high, but while it would be great to see him make the grade for the Reds, it is hard to see him being retained for years to come.

Who he's been linked with: RB Leipzig, Sevilla, Feyenoord, Eintracht Frankfurt

Potential fee: £20m