Liverpool manager Arne Slot could reportedly be given the chance to make two major signings to strengthen his Premier League table-topping squad this January.
The Reds have been superb since Slot replaced Jurgen Klopp in the summer, with the Dutch tactician majorly over-achieving so far based on pre-season expectations.
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Few would have thought Liverpool would cope so well with the departure of a club legend in Klopp, but Slot seems to have actually taken these players to a new level.
This was despite a quiet summer transfer window, though it now seems Liverpool are ready to back Slot with two major signings for the middle of the season.
Liverpool to spend big on Martin Zubimendi and Milos Kerkez?
Liverpool are clearly in no mood to rest on their laurels despite a nine-point lead at the top of the table, and it seems they’re prepared to invest as much as £91million in the signings of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi and Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez.
That’s according to a report from TEAMtalk, who anticipate that the Zubimendi deal wouldn’t be a complicated one for LFC to pull off, with the Spain international expected to leave his current club and agree terms on an improved contract at Anfield.
The report states that Arsenal are also interested in Zubimendi, so that could be an issue, but it looks like there is some optimism about Liverpool going back in for the 25-year-old after they first tried signing him in the summer.
Kerkez, meanwhile, could move for around £40m after impressing at Bournemouth, with the talented young Hungary international looking like an ideal long-term successor to Andrew Robertson at left-back.
The Scotland international remains a key player for Slot’s side, but there are perhaps some signs that his age is starting to affect him and that he’s past the peak of his powers.
Kerkez definitely, Zubimendi not sure after he turned us down previously. We want players who are 100% Liverpool. A new centre back would be a sensible buy and I think a midfielder other than Zubimendi.
I disagree, I think both would be great . Remember Zubimendi gave all indications that he wanted to join LFC, but then had his head turned by everyone around him, do not forget he was brought up supporting and playing for RS from childhood, so guilting …sorry, convincing him not to leave would have been easy, shame TAA doesn’t seem to feel the same way about LFC. I also believe a new CB should be looked at in Jan. We have enough up front until the end of the season but bedding in defenders takes longer so getting a new CB in now, learning from VVD etc until the end of the season would be like a pre-season in its self and would make us stronger for next season. We then look at upfront in the summer.
I think Liverpool should forget about Martin Zubimendi but instead focus on alternatives who are willing to join the club. Aurelien Tchuoameni could be a good addition in our midfield and Joshua Kerkez is an ideal fit in our team given his Premier League experience and he’s shown his worth. So its up to the management to do something, not forgetting sotting out the contracts of VVD, TAA and Mo Salah.