Liverpool Still Seeking New Signings Before Transfer Deadline

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that the club is still working to strengthen the squad before the transfer window closes. The Reds recently pursued Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, but the Spain midfielder opted not to join Liverpool. This leaves Liverpool as the only Premier League team without a major signing this summer, with the transfer window set to shut at 23:00 BST on Friday, August 30.

Slot acknowledged the challenge of enhancing the squad, noting, “Our squad is strong, and finding players who can genuinely improve it is not easy.” He expressed disappointment over missing out on Zubimendi but remains positive about the current team. “Wataru Endo performed well in pre-season, so we’re in a good place,” Slot added.  Sporting director Richard Hughes has worked hard to bring in new players.

However, if a player chooses not to move, it is beyond their control. Arne Slot, who succeeded Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager after Klopp’s departure at the end of the 2023-24 season, will face his first Premier League match against promoted Ipswich Town on Saturday at 12:30 BST. Slot emphasized that while Liverpool has not made new signings, the squad remains solid.

He acknowledged the competitive nature of the Premier League but is confident in building on the team’s successful past season. This summer, Liverpool sold forward Fabio Carvalho to Brentford for £27.5 million and saw the departures of defender Joel Matip, midfielder Thiago Alcantara, and goalkeeper Adrian. Slot dismissed the idea that not adding new players weakens the team.

He explained that improvement can come through training and team development.” We are trying to strengthen the squad, but my main focus is on Ipswich,” Slot concluded.