Arne Slot is closing in on his first signing of 2025 and will deal a huge blow to Ruben Amorim at Manchester United if reports are to be believed.
Liverpool Eye Joao Gomes as Midfield Reinforcement Amid Summer Overhaul
Liverpool are closing in on the Premier League title in Arne Slot’s first season since replacing Jürgen Klopp and have the chance to secure another trophy in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Newcastle.
However, off-field discussions have been dominated by an impending summer rebuild, with several key players’ futures uncertain. Talks are ongoing with Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, but no agreements have been reached yet—especially as Real Madrid continue to push for Alexander-Arnold’s signature.
Liverpool Lead Race for Wolves Midfielder Joao Gomes
With the Reds expected to strengthen their squad after falling short in the Champions League, reports from Gazete do Urubu in Brazil suggest Liverpool have made progress in their pursuit of Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes.
The 24-year-old Brazilian, valued at £50 million, has been identified as an ideal addition to Liverpool’s midfield, particularly with Ryan Gravenberch logging more minutes than any other midfielder under Slot. However, Manchester United are also reportedly interested, meaning Liverpool may face competition for his signature.
Gomes’ former club Flamengo still hold a significant sell-on clause from his move to Wolves in January 2023, which could influence negotiations. While United may need to offload players to fund transfers, Liverpool appear to be in pole position to land the highly-rated midfielder as they plan for the future.
Arne Slot Confirms Liverpool’s Summer Transfer Plans Amid Quiet First Window
Arne Slot’s first transfer window at Liverpool was relatively quiet, with only Federico Chiesa joining for the 2024/25 season and a deal secured for Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili to arrive at the end of the campaign.
However, the Liverpool manager has reassured fans that work is already underway to strengthen the squad this summer and maintain the club’s status at the top.
Speaking to the BBC in January, Slot addressed the club’s approach:
“Liverpool should always be competing for a league title; we should always be competing for the Champions League. I’m hoping I will be able to keep the club at that level.”
“I know people sometimes question this because they haven’t seen us doing a lot in the transfer market in the summer and now in the winter as well. There’s a reason for that—because we’re happy with the squad.”
“But I do know we’re definitely working on strengthening in the summer.”
With key players’ futures still uncertain and potential departures on the horizon, Liverpool are expected to make strategic moves in the upcoming transfer window to ensure continued success under Slot.
