According to Sportskeeda, Liverpool is poised to offload two players this summer after new manager Arne Slot excluded them from the first team's pre-season training. Central defenders Rhys Williams and Billy Koumetio have been training with the Under-21s, indicating that they are not part of Slot's plans for the upcoming season.
Williams, 23, has made just 19 appearances for the Reds across all competitions, while Koumetio, 21, has only featured twice for the senior team. With the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, and Ibrahima Konate ahead of them in the pecking order, it seems unlikely that either player will break into the first team anytime soon.
As a result, both players are attracting interest from other clubs. Williams has reportedly caught the eye of teams in Turkey and League One, while Koumetio is said to have suitors in France and Scotland.
Slot's decision to exclude Williams and Koumetio from first-team training suggests that he is looking to trim the squad and bring in fresh faces. With the new season just around the corner, Liverpool is eager to resolve their central defensive situation, particularly with the future of Virgil van Dijk uncertain until recently.
However, reports suggest that Van Dijk is now willing to sign an extension to his deal at Anfield, which will come as a relief to Reds fans. The Dutch defender has been instrumental in Liverpool's success in recent years, and his commitment to the club will be a major boost ahead of the new season.
As for Williams and Koumetio, it seems that their time at Liverpool is drawing to a close. With their futures uncertain, both players will be hoping to secure moves to clubs where they can play regular football and develop their careers.
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