Fernando Torres, Javier Mascherano and Yossi Benayoun have all been linked with moves away after Rafael Benitez’s side failed to qualify for the Champions League.

But former Liverpool defender Hansen, the double-winning captain of 1986, is convinced Anfield is still an attractive proposition for the talent needed to propel the club back among Europe’s elite.

“Liverpool are still Liverpool – they’re still massive and they still have the greatest support in the world,” said Hansen.

“Liverpool have got to forget what’s gone before and concentrate on what’s ahead of them.

“It’s going to be difficult but I’d look at 1986-87 when Everton won the league and we came second. I knew we were a long way short. Kenny Dalglish knew that too and he brought in Barnes, Beardsley, Aldridge, Spackman and Houghton.

“That turned it around like you’d never believe. We went from not being nearly good enough to being a great side.

“Hopefully that can happen to this Liverpool side because they’ve got some great players. If they can just get two or three more in who can do a job.”

Hansen believes Liverpool are not alone in needing to rebuild their squad during the summer.

“Next season we’ve got to do better – there’s no doubt about it,” he said.

“Every summer is important but if you look around, Chelsea and Manchester United also need revamping and Arsenal also need players.”