Liverpool working on two deals as Slot looks for last-minute double signing
After a successful nine-year period, Jurgen Klopp decided to resign from his management position in Liverpool at the end of last season.
Arne Slot has been appointed to succeed the German and it is very usual for a new manager to renew the squad when he joins a new club. But that has not been the case with the Dutchman at Anfield, as the Reds have not signed anyone so far in this window to strengthen the squad.
They They are close to reaching an agreement Valencia have reached an agreement in principle with Giorgi Mamardashvili, but the Georgian will remain at the Spanish club on loan for a season after the agreement is formalised.
However, Insider information about football claims Liverpool could still strengthen their squad before the deadline and are “working on deals to sign two new players” with defence and midfield their focus.
Slot wants a versatile left-back who can support Virgil van Dijk and who can also play at left-back, as Adrien Truffert is on his wish list. However, Liverpool are willing to wait until January or next summer to reinforce this position.
Liverpool planning a double move at the end of this window
On the other hand, Slot is desperate to reinforce the engine room and Liverpool are pushing hard to fulfill their manager's wish before the end of this season. transfer window.
Martín Zubimendi was previously mentioned as his main target, but he has decided to stay at Real Sociedad. However, Insider information about football He does not say the exact option that Liverpool are considering to reinforce this position.
So, it will be interesting to see what the Merseyside club decide to do between now and the end of this window to provide Slot with enough resources to help him achieve success this season.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have enjoyed a stellar start to the season, as after a comfortable win over Ipswich Town, they also beat Brentford ahead of next week's big game against Manchester United.
The Reds have not conceded a goal in their first two games and will therefore be full of confidence when they visit Old Trafford next weekend.
