S Poddar
Liverpool has yet to make any transfer moves under Arne Slot and Richard Hughes this summer. However, in an ideal scenario, they aim to secure at least a couple of key signings.
Liverpool impressed in their match against Real Betis, despite several senior players being absent due to holidays. This performance was a positive step forward. Slot has been evaluating his squad during training to identify areas that need improvement, which partly explains the delay in new signings. With the new season just three weeks away, there’s still a lot of work to be done.
Diogo Jota is currently with the team in Pittsburgh, and Ibrahima Konate and Ryan Gravenberch will soon join him. However, players like Alexis Mac Allister, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Darwin Nunez won’t meet Slot until just two weeks before the Premier League opener against Ipswich Town.
The quick turnaround between the European Championship, the Copa America, and the start of Slot’s tenure has posed challenges. Slot mentioned in a recent press conference that he would be “surprised” if no new signings are made this summer. He acknowledged the high standards required for new players, given the quality of the current squad. Sporting director Richard Hughes is working diligently to bring in new talent, and there is optimism that reinforcements will arrive soon.
One area that needs addressing is the defense. Liverpool missed out on Leny Yoro, a promising center-back, to Manchester United. Finding an alternative remains crucial to avoid potential risks.
