There were no surprises from Liverpool on this year’s retained and released lists, which were submitted by all of the Premier League clubs this week as the preparations for the 2015-16 season begin.
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Long-serving duo Steven Gerrard and Glen Johnson both go, as does goalkeeper Brad Jones, leaving the door open for our rumoured move for Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Adam Bogdan (via The Metro).
The trio are joined by academy prospects Jordan Lussey and Marc Pelosi, who both failed to make an impact at Anfield. Lussey, a 20-year-old midfielder, spent the second-half of last season on loan at Bolton but failed to make a single appearance. Pelosi, who turns 21 this month, has struggled with injuries during his time on Merseyside. The midfielder only managed six appearances for the reserves last year.
Of course, our lengthy list of contracted players (which can be seen in full below) – or via the Premier League website – gives no indication of which players might be sold over the coming months. What remains to be seen, is whether Brendan Rodgers and co can find buyers for those that he wants to get rid of.
Liverpool retained / released list:
Contract Players
Allen Joseph Michael
Aspas Juncal Iago
Balotelli Mario Barwuah
Borini Fabio
Brannagan Cameron
Brewitt Tom
Can Emre
Canos Tenes Sergi
Chirivella Burgos Pedro
Cleary Daniel
Coates Nion Sebastian
Coutinho Correia Philippe
Dunn Jack
Ejaria Oviemuno
Flanagan Jonathan
Fulton Ryan
Gomes Aju Madger Antonio
Henderson Jordan Brian
Ibe Jordon Femi Ashley
Ilori Tiago
Jones Lloyd Richard
Kent Ryan
Lallana Adam David
Lambert Rickie Lee
Lovren Dejan
Maguire Joseph
Markovic Lazar
Marsh William George
McLaughlin Ryan
Mignolet Simon
Moreno Perez Alberto
O’Hanlon Alex Joseph
Ojo Oluwaseyi
Origi Divock Okoth
Paez Rafael
Pezzini Leiva Lucas
Phillips Adam Lee
Polgar Kristof
Randall Connor Steven
Romero Alconchel Luis Alberto
Rossiter Jordan
Sakho Mamadou
Sanchez Diaz Jose Enrique
Sinclair Jerome Terence
Skrtel Martin
Smith Bradley Shaun Offer
Sterling Raheem Shaquille
Stewart Kevin Linford
Sturridge Daniel
Teixeira Joao Carlos
Toure Kolo Abib
Trickett-Smith Daniel Thomas
Vigouroux Lawrence
Ward Daniel Offer
Williams Michael Jordan
Wilson Harry
Wisdom Andre
Yesil Samed
Scholars
Brimmer Jake
Dobie Joshua
Firth Andrew Extended
Griffin Liam
Hart Samuel James Extended
Jackson Benjamin Edward Alan
Lewis Kane
Maxwell Wade
Nicholas Callum
Quigley Conor
Sheron Nathan
Travis Lewis
Virtue Thick Matthew Joseph Extended
Watts Jack Thomas
Wheeler Owen
Whelan Corey
Free transfers
Gerrard MBE Steven George
Johnson Glen McLeod Cooper
Jones Bradley
Lussey Jordan
Pelosi Marc