Liverpool are confident there's no need to replace Gini Wijnaldum.
The midfielder is leaving as his contract expires next month.
Instead of finding a replacement, the PA news agency reports the club will focus their attention – and limited finances after a pandemic-affected year – on renewing the contracts of established stars Mohamed Salah, Van Dijk, Fabinho, Alisson Becker, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson.
Wijnaldum was the club's most reliable player in that position last season, making 51 appearances, but with no agreement over a new deal his contract will expire next month and he bade farewell to Anfield in the final match of the season.
The Dutchman leaves a huge hole to fill but it is understood a replacement is not being considered as manager Jurgen Klopp feels he has enough options in that area with Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago Alcantara, Naby Keita – providing he can overcome his fitness issues – Curtis Jones, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and veteran James Milner.
