Liverpool have had a near-perfect start to the 2024-2025 season when the goal of winning the Premier League championship is within reach. While The Kop are playing well, a few smart signings can help them create a turning point and aim for a successful end-of-season.
Liverpool have been linked with a host of stars but it remains to be seen whether they will make a big investment. In addition, the "Red Brigade" leadership also needs to solve the future of some key players.
Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold are all out of contract in the summer. January is Liverpool's last chance to decide the future of this star trio.
Alexander-Arnold has been linked with Real Madrid but Liverpool have rejected Los Blancos' offer. Meanwhile, Salah and Van Dijk are both prioritizing contract extensions rather than finding a way out.
So, what will Slot's squad look like after the January transfer window closes?
Starting in the goalkeeper position, Alisson Becker is certainly still the number 1 choice. Liverpool will find it difficult to replace the Brazilian goalkeeper as Giorgi Mamardashvili will leave after this season.
In defence, Virgil van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold are both important pillars of Liverpool. They will try to keep this duo in the near future.
Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen's Piero Hincapie is a long-term target for The Kop in the center-back position. Hincapie is also capable of playing on the wing, thereby providing another solution. Of course, Andrew Robertson is still a priority on the left flank.
With Ryan Gravenberch's outstanding performance this season, Liverpool may not need many additions to the midfield. However, the Anfield side have kept in touch with Martin Zubimendi, who was close to moving to Anfield last summer.
Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones are all in good form, but Slot could consider a new option. They need depth as they compete in both the Premier League and Champions League.
Up front, Cody Gakpo has been in great form this season and seems to have secured a position on the left wing. Meanwhile, Luis Diaz also created necessary competition for Gakpo.
On the opposite flank, Salah's position is irreplaceable. The Egyptian has had a great season so far.
Eintracht Frankfurt star Omar Marmoush is currently being closely watched by Liverpool with his impressive scoring form.
The striker has 18 goals this season and will add to Slot's attacking options. Especially as questions remain over Darwin Nunez's long-term future at Anfield.
Potential Liverpool lineup: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Hincapie, Robertson, Gravenberch, Zubimendi, Mac Allister, Salah, Marmoush, Gakpo.
