After deciding not to spend big in the summer of 2024, Liverpool still have plenty of time to adapt to the Premier League Profit and Sustainability Regulation (PSR). Of course, they will only participate in the transfer market if a surprise target appears.
The two positions that need to be strengthened for The Kop at the moment are defensive midfielder and left-back. Liverpool were close to signing Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad in the summer, but in the end this player decided to stay in San Sebastian.
The arrival of Ryan Gravenberch makes Zubimendi not coming to Anfield seem like a lucky thing. However, Liverpool are still interested in the Spanish international and, moreover, they also need someone to share the responsibility with the Dutch midfielder when the match schedule becomes dense.
In addition to Zubimendi, Andy Robertson's struggles this season mean Liverpool could be looking to upgrade left-back. Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez and Wolves' Rayan Ait-Nouri are among the names linked with the Reds.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are unlikely to part ways with any key players in the January transfer window. Coach Arne Slot's team is competing for championship in many arenas and therefore, needs as many players as possible.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been linked with a move to Real Madrid as his future remains uncertain. The reigning Champions League champions are targeting the English defender with Dani Carvajal suffering a long-term injury. However, Los Blancos may wait until next summer to try to convince Arnold to join the Bernabeu on a free transfer.
Similar to Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are also out of contract at the end of the season. Talks with all three players are still ongoing and, according to Liverpool, the sooner the new contract is signed, the better.
Liverpool are currently leading the Premier League with 40 points, 4 points ahead of second-placed Chelsea and have 1 match left to play. This impressive achievement is the result of excellent form under Slot. However, the Dutch strategist also warned his students about challenges, especially during the Christmas and New Year period.
"Being at the top at the moment is very meaningful because you always want to be at the top. But we know very well how difficult the Premier League is.
You have to maintain high performance in every game and just one wrong moment can change everything. This makes the Premier League special and we have to prepare the best for each match," Slot said after the 6-3 win over Tottenham.
