Liverpool have yet to enter the transfer market this summer, but signs emerged over the weekend that they may be preparing to do so. Arne Slot arrived at Anfield to find a well-established off-the-field team, assembled by the returning Michael Edwards. This support system suggests that the new Liverpool manager will have ample backing in the upcoming transfer window.
Despite finishing third in the Premier League and securing the Carabao Cup last season, Liverpool’s ambitions were tempered after initially appearing capable of challenging for multiple trophies. The ongoing squad reconstruction, initiated last summer by Klopp and Jorg Schmadtke, indicates that their work is far from complete.
Looking ahead, there remains uncertainty surrounding the team’s attacking lineup once the transfer window reopens. While the likes of Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota, and Cody Gakpo form a formidable attacking group, questions persist about Salah’s contract and Diaz’s potential departure. Consequently, Liverpool continues to be linked with various forwards in the transfer rumor mill.
One name prominently mentioned is former Everton winger Anthony Gordon, who reportedly caught Liverpool’s eye with his impressive performances for Newcastle. Despite a turbulent departure from Everton, Gordon has thrived with Newcastle, earning recognition that includes a call-up to the England squad. Liverpool’s interest in Gordon could potentially lead to a significant bid, though his Everton roots may raise questions about his willingness to join their Merseyside rivals.
In an exclusive interview, Gordon revealed Steven Gerrard as his childhood hero, a detail that might suggest a sentimental pull towards Liverpool. His admiration for Gerrard, combined with his developmental years at Liverpool’s academy before joining Everton, adds an intriguing layer to his potential transfer saga.