New Liverpool supervisor Arne Slot has been given the chance to steer the membership into a brand new period after the departure of Jurgen Klopp.
The Dutchman is anticipated to make new signings at Anfield this summer time because the Reds purpose to carry out higher subsequent season than they did in Klopp’s farewell season.
A 3rd place end within the league and elimination within the latter levels of the Europa League ended the Klopp period on a foul word.
The Reds are anticipated to signal a brand new defender this summer time following the departure of Joel Matip from the membership.
Matip, who stayed at Liverpool for eight years, grew to become a key participant at Anfield and fashioned a strong partnership with Virgil Van Dijk.
Liverpool have been linked with strikes for Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori and Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie.
Nevertheless, journalist Ben Jacobs has instructed GiveMeSport that the membership sources have revealed the Merseyside membership is not going to be signing both of them this summer time.
He mentioned:
“My understanding is that Liverpool usually are not actively within the race for him at this stage, we’ve heard hyperlinks with a number of Premier League golf equipment, however Liverpool sources downplay the hyperlinks which are being made between Calafiori and them, so it seems that they produce other targets that they’re engaged on.
“That’s the identical additionally for Piero Hincapie as nicely, who is consistently being linked with Liverpool. However once more, there’s denials from sources near Liverpool that he’s a goal they’re seeking to pursue, both.”
Liverpool want a robust defensive addition
The Reds desperately want a brand new defensive signing this summer time after the problems suffered by Ibrahima Konate final season and the inexperience of Jarrel Quansah.
Van Dijk wants a robust accomplice in protection because the Reds struggled on the again final season and conceded foolish objectives.
They’ve been linked with a transfer for Lille defender Leny Yoro however Actual Madrid are believed to be his most popular vacation spot.
Slot and the Liverpool administration should decide quickly on who their defensive signing might be earlier than their targets are poached by rival golf equipment.
