Liverpool Owners Ready to Back Arne Slot in Summer Transfer Window
Arne Slot will receive strong financial backing from Liverpool’s owners in the summer transfer window following his success in leading the club to Premier League glory.
According to reports, Liverpool’s owners plan to provide significant funds to strengthen the squad this summer, aiming to maintain their dominance over Manchester City and Arsenal. Last summer, Liverpool spent just £10 million to sign Federico Chiesa, yet Arne Slot managed to secure the club’s 20th league title. Now, the Dutch manager is expected to have a major opportunity to enhance both the quality and depth of the squad as Liverpool chase back-to-back titles for the first time since the 1982-83 and 1983-84 seasons.
This summer could resemble the 2023 transfer window when Jürgen Klopp rebuilt Liverpool’s midfield by signing players like Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, and Wataru Endo. Around £150 million was spent then, and Liverpool could generate additional funds by selling players this time as well.
Darwin Núñez’s future at the club remains uncertain, and he is among several players who may seek more playing time elsewhere. Milos Kerkez, Bournemouth’s left-back, is one of the targets being monitored by Slot and new sporting director Richard Hughes.
Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is another player on many clubs’ summer wishlists, but a move seems unlikely. His transfer fee is estimated at around £150 million, and Liverpool would prefer to distribute such funds across multiple positions rather than spend it all on one player.
Liverpool have already finalized the signing of Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, a deal agreed upon last summer. The club is also prepared to sign a right-back to either compete with Conor Bradley or serve as backup. Additionally, a new center-back is on the agenda, and if Wataru Endo departs, a new midfielder could also be targeted.