Liverpool fans had to be quite patient during this summer’s transfer window.
After seeing every other Premier League team make signings, the Reds have remained silent since the end of the season.
Perhaps wisely, Liverpool has allowed Arne Slot to have a thorough look at the players available to him throughout pre-season before making any choices.
And, after overseeing three games – two official and one behind closed doors – Slot appears to have made up his mind about what he needs to add to the Liverpool side.
The flip side of having a quiet start to the transfer window is that things might get exciting at the finish. The good times at Anfield appear to be just getting started.
Liverpool set to speed up transfer activities.
Liverpool will return to the UK early next week after a successful 10- or 11-day trip to the United States.
The Reds impressed Mikel Arteta on Thursday and have the opportunity to seize an early advantage over rivals Manchester United on Sunday.
Following that, the big boys of the Liverpool squad who have not previously worked with Slot will report to the AXA Training Centre to be put through their paces.
Meanwhile, at the facilities offices, it appears that sporting director Richard Hughes is going to be exceedingly busy.
According to The Independent, the ‘feeling among the Liverpool camp’ is that business will ‘accelerate’ next week.
According to reports, the Reds will make ‘concrete bids’ for interested players within the next 10 days.
Interestingly, Liverpool are thought to be ready to sign up to four new players in the final weeks of the transfer window.
The Reds are apparently aiming to add a new centre-back, a defensive midfielder, and possibly two wide strikers. There is a lot of work to be done and not enough time to complete it.
Who would Liverpool be targeting?
Following a quiet window thus far, this will be immensely exciting for Liverpool fans to read.
Of course, the Reds may not be able to complete all of their goals. We know that if the appropriate player isn’t available, they won’t just fill in the gaps.
Nonetheless, with journalists like James Pearce openly forecasting Liverpool’s additions, it appears like something is building.
So far, the most definite links have come in the forward department, where Anthony Gordon remains of interest to Liverpool.
Aside from Gordon, we’re really interested in seeing who the Reds can bring in. There’s no way they haven’t been working in the background, so there could be a surprise or two on the way.
