The combination of the international tournaments and Arne Slot’s need to assess Liverpool’s squad in pre-season could see new signings delayed until after June.
By which point anyway the Dutchman’s transfer kitty could have been bolstered by around a further £100m or more judging by potential sales and commercial agreements.
Football Insider have now been advised by former Everton chief Keith Wyness that the Reds’ deal with Japan Airlines might be worth as much as £10-20m.
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It’s a small chunk of change by today’s standards – though it could be significantly boosted by transfer activity.
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James Pearce was borderline suggestive in his latest update for Liverpool in The Athletic’s DealSheet. The former Echo reporter noted that, though Luis Diaz and Caoimhin Kelleher remain part of Arne Slot’s plans for 2024/25, offers above £50m and £25m respectively for the pair ‘could make Liverpool reconsider’.
Assuming, Liverpool received a minimum of £10m above each stated price, those two sales alone – plus the new sponsorship deal with Japan Airlines – would see us pocket a total figure potentially exceeding £100m.
Exits could significantly vary, of course, and funds could always be raised from alternative avenues. For instance, both Bobby Clark and Tyler Morton are understood to be attracting interest from across Europe.
Though we’re not in desperate need of balancing the books as some of our rivals are in order to meet PSR requirements, it’s welcome all the same.
Given that we look in need of strengthening across the board, we need every penny we can get.
Who could Liverpool sign first for Arne Slot?
Liverpool are understood be open to signing a new centre-half, though the position isn’t a priority at this point in time.
Though, this remains a challenge in terms of finding the right opportunity at the right price – as has no doubt been evidenced by the ongoing transfer battle for Leny Yoro.
This can quickly change, of course, unless targets elsewhere become increasingly appealing.
A new right-sided forward looks a potentially promising avenue given the obvious lack of depth for Mo Salah.
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At 30 Robo is beginning to struggle for fitness. VVD is well past 30 & will be expected to be on the descent now. Coupled with Ibou’s injury records, the picture should be a compelling need for a defensive reinforcement. Lest we forget, though he had it smooth last season Joe Gomez is also highly susceptible to injury.
With Bajcetic and Tyler Morton supporting Endo there should be no pressure for a DM. The 2 young lads are very promising in that role. There should be no question of selling Tyler or even another loan round except if he totally fails to impress in the preseason, which will be a big disappointment anyway.
Clarke is more of a no.8 CM. Should preferably go on loan for further development. He’s very promising.
Fully agreed on attacking reinforcement. The need is clearly for a RW attacker to backup & possibly succeed Salah. In fact if a huge offer comes up for Salah this summer L’pool should cash in. Makes business sense. Revenue can then be spent on a strong replacement. Best option remains Mohammed Kudus. The Reds must not miss this guy, even if they have to break the bank.