Liverpool FC is undergoing significant changes in 2024 under new head coach Arne Slot, succeeding Jurgen Klopp. Slot, along with sporting director Richard Hughes and the returning Michael Edwards as CEO of football operations, is making strategic moves in the transfer market to shape the club’s future
Summer 2024 Transfers:
The transfer window, open from June 14 to August 30, has seen no official signings announced by Liverpool as of June 20. However, the club is actively engaged in transfer dealings.
Signings:
1. Romeo Lavia: The midfielder from Southampton strengthens Liverpool’s midfield with his defensive skills.
2. Khephren Thuram: Joining from OGC Nice, Thuram adds physicality and ball-playing ability to the central midfield.
3. Micky van de Ven: This versatile defender from VfL Wolfsburg offers options in both central defense and left-back positions
Departures:
1. Joel Matip: Released after a long tenure at Liverpool.
2. Thiago Alcantara: Also released, having dealt with injury struggles.
3. Calvin Ramsay: Loaned to Wigan Athletic.
4. Several young players: Including Adam Lewis, Melkamu Frauendorf, Mateusz Musialowski, Nathan Giblin, Francis Gyimah, Luke Hewitson, Niall Osborne, and Cody Pennington, all released
Contract Decisions:
Liverpool faces crucial contract decisions with key players Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, all of whom have contracts expiring in 2025. The club needs to negotiate new deals to prevent them from negotiating with other clubs from January
Transfer Targets:
Liverpool is linked with several potential signings, including:
- Leny Yoro(Lille)
- Goncalo Inacio (Sporting CP)
- Mohammed Kudus (West Ham)
- Dario Osorio (Midtjylland)
- Willian Pacho(Eintracht Frankfurt)
- Teun Koopmeiners(Atalanta)
- Anderson(Atalanta)
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia(Napoli)