Liverpool Boss Arne Slot Gives Insight into Reds’ Transfer Plans on Deadline Day
As the transfer deadline looms, Liverpool manager Arne Slot has given us a glimpse into the Reds’ plans for the remainder of the window. With just hours to go until the clock strikes midnight, the Dutchman has hinted that the club may still make some late moves to strengthen their squad.
Speaking ahead of the clash with Manchester United, Slot was quizzed about potential incomings on deadline day. "I’m not expecting anything, but if we see an opportunity, we could act," he said. "We’re happy with the players we’ve signed, and it was difficult to make the team even stronger. Chiesa is someone who can help us in the short-term, and Mamardashvili is an example of protecting the long-term future of the club."
Slot’s comments have sparked speculation that Liverpool may yet make a move for FC Porto midfielder Alan Varela, who has been linked with a switch to Anfield in recent days. However, the manager remains tight-lipped about any potential targets, saying only that "if we see an opportunity, we could act".
One player who has already joined the Reds is Juventus winger Federico Chiesa, who made the move to Anfield on transfer deadline day. Slot is excited about the Italian’s potential, saying: "I’m excited we brought him in. He can play on the right, the left, and through the middle. It’s an interesting signing. We should take care with him. We will build him up in the right way, and hopefully, we’ll see his quality in the near future."
Chiesa himself is thrilled to be a Liverpool player, saying: "I’m so happy to be a Liverpool player. When Richard Hughes called me and he said, ‘Do you want to join Liverpool?’ – and the coach called me – I said yes immediately because I know the history of this club, I know what it represents to the fans. So, I’m so happy and I can’t wait to get started."
The Reds have already made two signings this summer, with goalkeeper Giorgi Marmardashvili set to join the club ahead of the new season. With the transfer window set to close in just a few hours, the question on everyone’s lips is: what’s next for Liverpool?
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