Arne Slot’s transfer from Feyenoord to Liverpool is nearing completion, and he may want to bring certain De Kuip talents with him.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Arne Slot is expected to join Liverpool from Feyenoord, sparking transfer rumors.
- Plans to bolster the squad are likely, and they might begin with Feyenoord star Quinten Timber.
- Timber, who Slot values, would be an excellent signing.
Liverpool’s impending recruitment of Arne Slot to replace current manager Jurgen Klopp has already sparked the transfer speculation mill, indicating a busy summer for the Anfield club, which might include Feyenoord star Quinten Timber, according to reports.
Slot has been heavily linked with a move to Merseyside after deals for Xabi Alonso and Ruben Amorim fell through, and with the Reds agreeing a fee for his services last week, preparations are believed to be in place to expand their squad following Klopp’s sudden departure after a nine-year stay. Slot could look to his current hunting ground in the Eredivisie to add players to his squad, and according to Rudy Galetti, he is likely to make a move for Timber, whose sibling Jurrien is currently on Arsenal’s roster.
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Quinten Timber is the latest talent to be linked with a move to Anfield.
According to Galetti, Slot’s hiring will kick off Liverpool’s recruitment push of players from his current club, where he has ruled for the previous three years.
Timber, who is allegedly highly regarded by Slot, is one of the players he could look to move over the North Sea – and with seven goals and eight assists in the Eredivisie this season, Timber would be an excellent addition for Liverpool to bolster their roster. Mikel Arteta characterized Timber as ‘amazing’ while discussing the Dutch twins, and with Arsenal leading the Premier League, that’s as strong an endorsement as any.
Timber, who mostly plays as an attacking midfielder under Slot at Feyenoord, has 11 goals and 12 assists in only 74 games for the Dutch Cup winners at the age of 22. With that in mind, he might be an excellent addition to Liverpool’s midfield, with Dominik Szoboszlai out of form and the squad in need of a little boost after their terrible play over the last month.
Liverpool have been connected with him for some time, but earlier this season, reports suggested a four-way Premier League competition for his signing, with northern rivals Manchester City and Manchester United also interested, as well as Tottenham.
The Reds already have a Dutch contingent with Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, and Cody Gakpo at the club, so Timber would likely have no reservations about settling at Anfield, especially if Slot arrives with his backroom team, who are already aware of his abilities.
Quinten Timber Would Be An Excellent Addition for Liverpool.
Liverpool’s young squad might be strengthened with the astute purchase of Timber.
With Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott, and Gravenberch already in their midfield ranks, it looks Liverpool is looking ahead to the future, and the acquisition of Timber would provide youth and potential, as well as familiarity with working under Slot.
The incoming manager is well aware of what he can bring, and with Liverpool expected to compete on four fronts next season in all three domestic competitions as well as the Champions League, there is a real chance that his first season in England will be fruitful if he moves to Merseyside to challenge some of the best clubs on the continent for silverware.
