Compared to their Premier League and European rivals, Liverpool had a relatively quiet summer transfer window.
Ultimately, only Federico Chiesa was signed late in the window, while a deal for Giorgi Mamardashvili was completed but won’t see the goalkeeper join for another year. Before that, the January transfer window looms, and regardless of Arne Slot’s team performance, the club has pinpointed two areas that require reinforcement.
Liverpool aims to bring in a left-sided center-back and a defensive midfielder.
Missing out on Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad was likely a significant setback for Slot, highlighting the priority of this position. With uncertainty surrounding Virgil van Dijk’s potential new contract, Liverpool appears to be preparing for either a replacement or at least backup in that role.
The futures of van Dijk, Mo Salah, and Trent Alexander-Arnold will likely be key considerations for the club before making any new acquisitions. Losing one or all three could greatly influence how Slot and his staff plan for the future at Anfield.
