Still helping his former side out, Luis Suarez has now reportedly told one Barcelona player to move to Liverpool in 2026, handing Michael Edwards a major boost.
Liverpool's 2026 transfer plan
After spending over £400m in the summer transfer window, Liverpool may take more of a back seat in 2026 but that does not mean there won’t be any incomings at all. The Reds still need to add a centre-back to their ranks after missing out on Marc Guehi on deadline day and if it’s not the Crystal Palace captain that arrives, then they’ll have to turn their focus towards other options.
It’s highly possible that those at Anfield still have plenty to spend too, given the money that they generated from player sales in the summer. Manager Arne Slot was quick to remind reporters about those sales earlier this season.
“I can’t blame people when they don’t see or understand that we also bring money in. No club never sells and only buys. We didn’t have a big squad last season and [this summer] we did sell and bring players in. That is such an exception in English football.”
On the transfer front, rumours are already beginning to emerge ahead of 2026. Guehi is, of course, the biggest name to watch in the next year with Liverpool likely still leading the chasing pack in pursuit of his signature. The big question will be whether they wait to secure a free deal or attempt a cut-price January deal.
As things stand, the England international would be replacing Ibrahima Konate next summer by completing an Anfield switch. The Frenchman is yet to sign a new Liverpool deal and could yet join Trent Alexander-Arnold at Real Madrid as a free agent.
Replacing a player of Konate’s calibre would be no easy task, however, and Guehi’s not the only name on Liverpool’s shortlist of defenders as a result.
Suarez tells Araujo to join Liverpool
Amid rumours that the Reds are ready to submit an offer to sign the Barcelona man, reports in Spain have now claimed that Suarez has told Ronald Araujo to join Liverpool in 2026. A fellow Uruguayan, Araujo has been advised to join the forward’s former club and potentially become the replacement for Konate in doing so.
It’s not often that a player as talented as Araujo is available, but the reports have been circling around his Barcelona future ever since he lost his starting place under Hansi Flick. Leaving the door ajar for Liverpool to swoop in, the Reds should take full advantage.
That said, despite often overlooking the South American, Flick made it clear in January that he wants to keep Araujo, telling reporters: “I want him in my team because he’s one of the best defenders.
“We’re all professionals. He’s come back from a serious injury. We’ve taken great care of him over the last month, and now he’s back. He’s strong and ready to play, and he’s an option for the team. He’s very professional, and that’s what I want from him.”