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Report: Liverpool set to lose pair just a year in to Andoni Iraola’s reign

Liverpool are starting to action their winter transfer plans, but two stars look set to leave.

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 7:30 PM
Report: Liverpool set to lose pair just a year in to Andoni Iraola’s reign
Key Things to Know
  • Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez are reportedly expected to leave Liverpool on free transfers next summer.
  • The prospective departures would occur roughly one year into manager Andoni Iraola's tenure.
  • Liverpool sporting director Julian Ward is managing seven first-team players with contracts expiring in 2027.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Liverpool defenders Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez are reportedly expected to leave the club on free transfers in the summer upon the expiry of their contracts. According to a report from Football Insider, the departures would come just one year into manager Andoni Iraola's tenure at Anfield.

New sporting director Julian Ward faces seven first-team players entering the final year of their contracts ahead of the 2026/27 season's end. While 35-year-old captain Van Dijk has played every Premier League minute, Gomez's availability has been limited by injuries, featuring for just over 100 minutes this campaign.

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