Liverpool: Arne Slot puts pressure on the transfer window

Liverpool is starting a complete revolution. With the departure of Jürgen Klopp, the club must learn to live without an iconic coach who has left his mark on the Reds. For nine years, the former Borussia Dortmund coach imposed his mark, both on and off the pitch, with a major impact on the team’s transfer window. Since his departure, the Reds’ management has decided to place its trust in Dutch coach Arne Slot. With Feyenoord, his former club, he had great success and arrived a few weeks ago with the difficult task of succeeding Klopp. And after a tiring season, Liverpool’s squad was due to undergo some changes. However, things didn’t seem to be rushing at all, on the contrary, since Mohamed Salah’s teammates haven’t made any new signings.

Asked about this passivity on the transfer market, Arne Slot had specifically mentioned his desire to find his marks and quietly observe his group. And he was counting on the summer tour in the United States to make an initial assessment and clearly target the positions to be strengthened while his squad had to adapt to another coaching method, after almost a decade under Klopp. According to information from Independentthe players noticed that the two coaches had very different methods, with much more theory with the Dutch coach. For his part, Arne Slot took advantage of these first weeks to clearly know what he wanted for his team.

Liverpool must get out their chequebook

After two victories during this tour (against Real Betis and Arsenal), Arne Slot noticed several flaws. According to the British media, he made it clear to his management that they needed to recruit quickly in three positions to properly tackle the start of the English championship. Liverpool is now looking for a central defender, a defensive midfielder and two wingers. Offers could well be made in the coming days as Liverpool starts against Ipswich Town on August 18. And the offensive priority is Anthony Gordon. Currently on vacation after his Euro with England, the 23-year-old winger is coveted. And if Newcastle is waiting for his return to extend his contract, the player is rather tempted by an adventure with Liverpool. But it will be necessary to drop around 93 million to afford the young English striker, a colossal sum.

It will therefore be necessary to convince the Liverpool management to spend this season, but the department led by Michael Edwards believes that this investment could be profitable given the talent and potential of the player. Above all, Arne Slot insists on considerably strengthening his squad and thinks that this purchase is necessary to aim for the title and finally bring down Manchester City. In central defense, the name of Willian Pacho (Frankfurt) has been mentioned as well as the name of Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad). And to invest so much in the transfer window, Arne Slot has already indicated to his management his desire to part with certain elements to recover a few million euros. But Liverpool seems fully convinced by the methods of its coach. And this could result in a very hectic transfer window.