Yahoo Sports ‘Really difficult’ – Arne Slot addresses Liverpool transfer concern
Arne Slot has moved to reassure Liverpool fans amid a quiet transfer window for the club this summer.
The Reds are one of only two Premier League clubs not to have made a signing since the window opened last month. With Fulham on the verge of capturing Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal and Ryan Sessegnon on a free transfer, they will be out on their own by the end of the week.
The Dutchman is not stressed by the current situation, however. The new Liverpool boss is very happy with the players he has at his disposal, although he admitted it’s “really difficult” to assess his squad as many of them have not yet joined the team for pre-season. He did add, however, that “it would be a surprise” if no new names arrive through the door at Anfield this summer.
“The first aim is to work with these players,” Slot told the media. “The disadvantage is that many of them aren’t here yet. The positive is that there is an important lifeline of the club, youngsters coming into the team. It is an ideal way of seeing them in these weeks when they get a lot of playing time as well.
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“Our standards are really high when it comes to bringing in new players because we have such a good squad.
“I have wanted to assess the squad which is really difficult as most of them aren’t here. Of course, Richard (Hughes) and I and other people are trying to improve the squad where possible.
“If you inherit a team that’s really good, it’s not so easy to find players who are even higher especially because those ones need to be available as well. Richard more than me is working really hard on that. He keeps me updated on that.
“If there’s any news on that we will come to you. We already have a good team, but it would be a surprise for all of us if we don’t bring any player in. That will probably happen in the end. For now, we’re just waiting for the players to come back and the right ones to sign.”
Slot also responded to a question about Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future at Liverpool, with the player’s contract set to expire in 2025.
“My answer would probably be a bit boring and I think it’s the same answer you’ve heard for the last five, six or seven years,” he said. “Contract situations are not discussed at this place. Keep trying, I would say!”
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