Liverpool are only in for one player during the summer transfer window – Lille centre back Leny Yoro – and they expect him to move to Real Madrid.
That’s according to James Pearce in the Athletic, who claims that the rumour mill around Anfield is currently in “overdrive” despite a lack of transfer activity this summer.
It’s not what fans will want to hear from Richard Hughes – the new sporting director – and Michael Edwards – FSG’s CEO of Football, with supporters expecting the squad to be improved from last season.
The Reds have been linked with plenty of players during the off-season, their first in the post-Jurgen Klopp era, with centre backs, midfielders and wide attackers the most frequently mentioned positions to be filled.
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Contract uncertainty over Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold – whose terms expire in 2025 – mean long-term solutions are being sought in defence and on the wings.
Nonetheless, only the links with Yoro have got “real substance”, according to Pearce. And, even so, the club believe he will end up at Real Madrid.
Yoro, 18, is also out of contract in 2025 and Lille will not want to lose their academy star for nothing next summer.
Liverpool could make THREE signings
Liverpool are expected to make a maximum of three summer signings for Arne Slot’s debut campaign, according to a recent report.
It promises to be an interesting summer for the Reds regardless of incomings and outgoings, with new head coach Slot taking charge of his first pre-season with the club.
The 45-year-old will participate in his first Liverpool press conference this Friday having already conducted his first interview on Merseyside.
He will need time to assess his squad ahead of the new season, which will prove a challenge given that many of his brightest stars are currently on international duty.
As a result, Liverpool may be more active in the transfer market towards the end of the window, with very little in the way of movement so far.
However, any supporters expecting a flurry of activity are unlikely to be satisfied as Liverpool prepare for a maximum of three first-team signings according to a report from Football Insider.
They suggest that – as should always be the case – Liverpool will only green light deals for the right players, with the potential for three fresh first-team additions.
