Arne Slot does not expect Liverpool to target experienced signings this summer despite the impending departures of Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson.
Robertson, who turned 32 in March, confirmed he will leave Anfield on a free transfer at the end of the season after nine successful years, while 33-year-old Salah had already announced his exit last month.
Their departures mean Liverpool will lose two key figures who have been central to the club’s success over the past decade.
However, Fenway Sports Group are expected to stick to their long-standing recruitment strategy of signing younger players with high potential and resale value, rather than investing heavily in older stars.
There have been exceptions in the past — including James Milner, Wataru Endo and Thiago Alcântara — but the squad is set to become even younger, with Endo, Alisson Becker, Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez likely the only players over 28 at the start of next season.
When asked about the possibility of targeting more experienced additions, Slot suggested Liverpool are unlikely to deviate from their usual approach despite a challenging campaign.
“Our model is completely clear, that is not to say we cannot make an exception because the club signed Wataru Endo and maybe Federico Chiesa was a little bit above the age we usually sign,” he said.
“I don’t think that if this club has been successful the way we are having, we are going to change our model completely after a season that has not been so great.
“Especially because in the 16 years they are here, they have not won the league 16 times.
“There were more seasons where results were not as expected but they have always kept the same model which I signed for, which (Liverpool sporting director) Richard (Hughes) signed for and which we are all aligned for.”
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