Two Liverpool stars' Anfield reactions speak volumes ahead of £100m transfer exits

Liverpool pair Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott continue to be linked with the Anfield exit door - despite both impressing as the Premier League champions returned home in their pre-season double header against Athletic Bilbao.

Arne Slot has spent heavily this summer, breaking the British-transfer record to land Florian Wirtz, but several members of his squad could still depart as they look to land regular game time and the actions on Monday night of the aforementioned duo have not gone unnoticed.

Nunez's exit has long been expected and Liverpool's signing of Hugo Ekitike and their pursuit of Alexander Isak underlines their desire to change things in attack. The Uruguayan, who was once the club's record-signing, only scored seven times last term and is now heavily linked with a move to Saudi side Al-Hilal.

Elliott meanwhile has seen his stock rise this summer after excelling at the U21 Euros with England, where he was named Player of the Tournament. But he struggled for starts last term, is likely to see even less game time this term following Wirtz's arrival, and is being eyed by the likes of Brighton and West Ham. Combined, Liverpool hope to land in excess of £100m for the pair.

Both men were given excellent ovations by supporters when their names were read out, both pre-game and when they both got on the scoresheet. Elliott celebrated his goal by placing his hand over his heart and the Liverpool crest. Post-match the pair both appeared to wave goodbye to the Kop.

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Elliott, 22, admits he will have to be selfish with his future after potentially saying his goodbyes to the fans, both when the team celebrated and as he walked off the pitch.

He said on his next move: “If I had it my way, I would be here for the rest of my career, it’s as simple as that. I love everything about the club. But at the same time, I kind of need to be selfish with myself and see what’s best for me.

"I have big ambitions, I want to get in the World Cup [squad], keep being successful as a player.

“I think it’s still something I need to review, I need to have a talk with everyone and review the situation. Obviously we have many new players that have come in, so whether it blocks the path for me, I’m not sure.

"It’s something for me to decide and have a look at. As I said, just review the situation."

Whilst Liverpool have spent well over £200m on new signings they have also seen some major names depart Anfield - with more possibly following. Trent Alexander-Arnold headed to Real Madrid when his contract expired and Luis Diaz completed his move to Bayern Munich last week.

Tyler Morton is heading to Lyon for £15m and both Nunez and Elliott may not be far behind if acceptable offers are forthcoming.

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