Fabrizio Romano predicts a significant week ahead for Liverpool, stating, “I think it will be this week.”
Fabrizio Romano anticipates a pivotal week for Liverpool, potentially shaping their future significantly.
Liverpool has yet to make major transfer moves due to an overhaul in their football operations structure. With Arne Slot as the new manager and Richard Hughes as the new sporting director, things need to stabilize before major decisions are made. Romano suggests that this stabilization period is ending, and Liverpool may soon make significant moves in the transfer window.
However, these moves won’t involve new signings. Instead, Liverpool is expected to begin serious contract discussions with three key players: Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, all of whom are out of contract next summer. Securing new deals, particularly for Alexander-Arnold, is crucial.
Romano mentioned on The Debrief that with Slot starting meetings with the directors this week, Liverpool will begin to strategize for the summer transfer window and clarify contract situations. Currently, the players are waiting to start conversations with the club, which Romano believes will begin this week.
If Romano’s predictions are correct, this week could be crucial for Liverpool. Alexander-Arnold’s situation is especially significant, as losing him on a free transfer next year would be a major blow. Compared to past losses like Steve McManaman and Michael Owen to Real Madrid, securing Alexander-Arnold’s future is paramount for Liverpool.
Liverpool hopes to lock down Alexander-Arnold quickly and start planning a bright future with him as a central figure.