Arne Slot has discussed how Liverpool will approach the remainder of the January transfer window.
Liverpool’s January transfer strategy has prioritized academy development over immediate first-team reinforcement
The Reds have invested approximately £3.5 million in young defensive talent this month, recruiting 18-year-old Mor Talla Ndiaye from Senegalese side Amitié FC and 17-year-old Ifeanyi Ndukwe from Austria Vienna. Both players will join the Under-21 setup under Rob Page.
However, it has not been all positive. Marc Guehi was secured by Manchester City for an initial £20 million on a five-and-a-half-year deal. Guehi had been expected to join Liverpool as a free agent in the summer before City’s decisive midseason move.
The failure to land Guehi – combined with injuries to Alexander Isak, Conor Bradley, and Giovanni Leoni – has exposed the limitations of Liverpool’s patient, academy-first philosophy during a campaign where immediate impact signings could bolster their top-four push.
But it seems that Reds fans should not be holding thumbs for any surprise signings late in this winter window.
On whether there could be some business done before the window ends, Slot tapered expectations and does not feel there will be any late surprises
“I expect there to be no movement,” he said in his pre-Bournemouth press conference.
“But if there’s an opportunity in the market and we think we can strengthen the squad this club will always try to do so. But at this moment in time, no.”
He added:
“I’m very confident. We are in a very good place. But sometimes in football you can pick up injuries from nowhere.”
“I didn’t expect not to have Leoni, Isak and Bradley not available for such a long time.”
“We have shown if we have players fit we are very competitive against any time. There is a lot of confidence from me looking to the future.”
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