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Sky Sports have highlighted three areas that Liverpool could look to improve in during the upcoming transfer window.
There is no sugarcoating the campaign the Reds have endured. After lifting the Premier League title last season under Arne Slot, expectations were sky-high – but what followed has been a hugely disappointing follow-up that has left supporters frustrated and the hierarchy under pressure to respond decisively.
That is exactly why this summer feels pivotal. According to widespread reports, Ibrahima Konate’s expected contract extension means that the club can prioritise other positions instead of the heart of defence.
With Ibrahima Konate closing in on a new deal, Jeremy Jacquet arriving from Rennes, and Giovanni Leoni returning from injury, the defensive picture is largely settled. The real work lies further up the pitch, and Slot will be desperate for the backing needed to turn this fallen season into a springboard.
Get it right, and Liverpool can bounce back immediately. Get it wrong, and the gap to the top could widen further.
Sky Sports have reported that at least one forward, a midfielder, and a left-back could be the priority this summer:
“Extending Konate’s stay will avoid the immediate need for Liverpool to go in search of a centre-back signing.”
“It would allow resources to be used to strengthen elsewhere with possibly two forwards, a midfielder and potentially another left-back more of a priority.”
Regarding the left-back position, there have been conflicting reports on whether Kostas Tsimikas will return to the club after his loan at AS Roma finishes.
Arne Slot suggested last week that Tsimikas will be part of the squad next season:
“Last year we made quite a lot of signings and that’s why we traded that much. In four windows had net spend of £150m. That says what kind of club we are. We know we are changing at least two players, but Kostas is coming back.”
“First aim is to see how we react in position of Mo whether we want to replace with similar player or do that differently.
Nevertheless, if Richard Hughes can deliver on all three fronts, then this fallen campaign can quickly be forgotten. The tools are there for a statement window, and Liverpool simply cannot afford to get it wrong
