Liverpool and their 2024 summer transfer window are becoming an example of the saying "Will it be better late?".
After a long period of stagnation, the "Red Brigade" finally began action in the final days of the transfer window. Goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili is the first new signing for The Kop, although he did not officially join until next summer. And Federico Chiesa is also very close to moving to Anfield.
In addition, Liverpool are still looking to strengthen their defense and midfield before the deadline. In addition, some young players or faces no longer in the plan will also have to leave Anfield to reduce the salary fund burden.
Sporting Lisbon defender Goncalo Inacio has been one of Liverpool's long-term targets. Arne Slot has been drawn by Inacio's ability to play as a left-sided centre-back as he continues to improve Liverpool's down-field play.
In midfield, Martin Zubimendi is considered the perfect contract with the Anfield team if he is successfully recruited. Not only does he play well as a "number 6", the Spaniard can also take on many other positions. In particular, Zubimendi's ability to hold the ball made a strong impression on Slot.
However, Liverpool have been rejected by the Real Sociedad star and may not be pursuing any other midfielder. Slot has faith in Ryan Gravenberch as a defensive midfielder and has impressed the former Bayern Munich player.
Basically, Slot will make the most of the stars left by Jurgen Klopp. In the opening two Premier League games, the Dutch strategist only made one change.
In the victory over Brentford, Ibrahima Konate was the one who played alongside Virgil van Dijk in defense. The pair play ahead of Alisson, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson being the familiar full-back duo.
Gravenberch plays as a lower midfielder, with Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai above him. The Hungarian youngster seems to be Slot's number 1 choice over Harvey Elliott.
Up front, the trio of Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz all started Liverpool's opening two Premier League games. Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez came off the bench against Brentford, and will have a chance in the coming weeks when the Champions League starts.
The same could happen to Chiesa if he completes his move to Anfield. If he fails, Slot will continue to rely on the squad he inherited from Klopp rather than signing too many new players.
