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Who will replace Dias? Liverpool holds huge sums, and the three ace candidates are exposed

3:58am, 5 August 2025【Football】

Liverpool left a clear vacancy and a considerable amount of funds after Louis Dias officially transferred to Bayern Munich. Now, the top priority of Anfield executives is to find a suitable replacement for this Colombian Flying Wing. Below

are the three major ace candidates.

1. Rodrigo Goss (Real Madrid)

Rodrigo is currently one of Liverpool's top targets in the transfer market. He is competent for the multifunctional attributes of wingers and centers, which is perfectly in line with the tactical philosophy of new coach Slott. Although his goal count is not outstanding, his comprehensive playing style is considered the most similar and seamless choice to Dias.

Real Madrid's asking price is not bad, and Liverpool will face fierce competition from Arsenal and Chelsea.

2. Rafael Leo (AC Milan)

The Portuguese international is another top pick. His speed, direct play and excellent dribbling ability are the urgently needed explosive points in Slott's offensive system. More importantly, as Bayern and Manchester United withdraw from the competition one after another, Liverpool ushered in an excellent opportunity to sign him.

AC Milan's asking price will be very high, but this is not unbearable for Liverpool, which has just made a fortune by selling Dias.

3. Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)

Gordon is skilled, fast and strong-willed, and is also a player Slot would appreciate very much. However, the prospects for this deal are extremely complicated by Liverpool's chasing his teammate Alexander Isak at the same time.

It is extremely difficult to negotiate a transfer between two core players with a club at the same time. If the negotiations with Newcastle are deadlocked, Liverpool will likely put their focus back on Rodrigo and Leo.

No matter who is ultimately chosen, introducing a top Dias replacement will be a key task that determines whether Liverpool can successfully defend the Premier League and go further in the Champions League. Who will be Anfield's next trump card?