Liverpool dream 2026/27 squad as Mo Salah successor arrives and Adam Wharton decision made

Liverpool dream 2026/27 squad as Mo Salah successor arrives and Adam Wharton decision madeLiverpool have several holes in need of filling this summer and find themselves at a crossroads in Arne Slot's tenureCommentsSportopinionTom Sunderland Sports writer07:00, 21 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesAdam Wharton could lead a summer of widespread change at Anfield (Image: NurPhoto, NurPhoto via Getty Images)Sunday's Merseyside derby victory against Everton appears to have all but secured Champions League football for Liverpool next season. And that could prove a game-changer for the club's transfer ambitions heading into what promises to be a high-stakes summer window.‌Arne Slot already carries an enormous weight on his shoulders following a challenging campaign at Anfield. The Reds have failed to live up to expectations in the wake of last summer's outlay in excess of £400million, with nobody anticipating a similar level of spending this time around.‌However, with Mohamed Salah departing the club, Hugo Ekitike facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines through injury and Ibrahima Konate linked with a move away, Liverpool are acutely aware of where their priorities lie. That said, recruitment needn't end there, as Mirror Football maps out what a dream squad could look like for the 2026/27 season.‌Adam Wharton signsOne name that will have plenty of Liverpool supporters sitting up and taking notice is Adam Wharton. For weeks, Manchester City and Manchester United have been credited with leading interest in the £80m-rated midfielder, but it has now emerged Liverpool have also thrown their hat into the ring.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageReal Madrid and Inter Milan have also been mentioned as potential suitors for the England international, though talkSPORT has flagged Liverpool as a fresh contender in the race. Wharton, 22, would almost certainly represent Slot's most expensive outlay of the summer shoul...