Although Arne Slot did not spend much in the summer, he needs to keep on top of his squad and may look to do business in the January transfer window with Liverpool leading the title race
Liverpool were extremely quiet in the summer and their main signing was goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, who has remained on loan at Valencia.
Federico Chiesa arrived from Juventus, but has barely figured as his injury hell has continued. Arne Slot wanted Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, but the Spain midfielder turned down that move at the 11th hour.
Slot has successfully turned Ryan Gravenberch into a No.6 and it appears the Zubimendi ship has sailed. Much depends on the futures of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold and Liverpool will not replace any of them before the summer.
Slot claims the club is in “constant talks” with the trio of stars and still hopes to keep them. But what business could Liverpool do in the January window?
Antonee Robinson
Slot needs to start work on his squad, regardless of what happens with Salah, Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold, and left-back is becoming an issue. Andy Robertson’s form is becoming a concern and he has endured a difficult few weeks, giving away penalties against Real Madrid and Southampton before he was sent off after just 17 minutes against Fulham.
He was also turned by Jordan Ayew for Leicester’s goal in Liverpool’s 3-1 Boxing Day win over Leicester. Robertson is 31 in March and the Scotland captain’s pace appears to be dropping, which is alarming. Kostas Tsimikas is a fine understudy, but not a regular starter and Slot has a decision to make about who he wants to be his long-term left-back.
Robinson has been linked and the Fulham skipper was excellent in the Cottagers’ draw at Anfield earlier this month, assisting both goals. He has the pace and energy Slot demands from his side and he can turn defence into attack in an instant.
Robinson, 27, signed a five-year deal with Fulham in 2023 and although Marco Silva admits the USA international could leave, the Cottagers can virtually name their price. This could put him beyond reach of Liverpool, although they are not as badly affected by PSR as some of their rivals, having made a profit in the summer transfer window.
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Tyler Morton
Liverpool’s youngsters have not featured as much as last season mainly because Liverpool have not had the same injury crisis and Slot may decide to send some out on loan to get some first action. Morton, 22, enjoyed loans at Blackburn and Hull last season and has made just three senior appearances this season.
James McConnell
McConnell, 20, has had to be patient this season and Slot handed him his only appearance so far in the Carabao Cup win over Southampton. The midfielder made nine appearances last season under Jurgen Klopp, including in the Carabao Cup final win over Chelsea.
Jayden Danns
Danns, 18, has yet to figure this season, but scored twice against Southampton in the FA Cup last season. The son of the much-travelled Neil, who played for Crystal Palace and Bolton among many clubs, he has huge potential and also came on in last season’s Carabao Cup final.
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