Liverpool will soon be out of time to finish their summer transfer business, with the market ending on August 30 and the club leaving just under two weeks to make any further purchases until the new year.
Liverpool’s Arne Slot era began with a 2-0 win over Ipswich Town on the first day of the Premier League season. As the Reds prepare for their first competitive game at Anfield as head coach, the emphasis has switched to potential additions.
Notwithstanding a solid start to the season, Liverpool is failed to make a summer signing, raising concerns as the transfer deadline approaches.
The Echo recaps the main developments in Liverpool during the last 24 hours.
The club is under pressure to address the demands for transfer
Micah Richards has identified a key area where Liverpool requires replacements. Richards emphasized the importance of hiring a defensive midfielder after seeing their victory over Ipswich Town.
While praising Ryan Graven Berch, Alexis MacAllister, and Dominik Szoboszlai, the former Manchester City player emphasized the necessity for a holding midfielder. “Going forward, I still think they need a holding midfielder,” Richards said on the Rest is Football podcast. He noticed that Ipswich found space too easily at times, a weakness that may be exploited by better sides.
Meanwhile, Real Sociedad president Jokin Apriday has announced that Martin Zubimendi would continue with the La Liga club, despite Liverpool’s interest. It was thought that Zubimendi would transfer to Anfield, but he has elected to stay in Spain.
Aperribay confirmed on Monday that Zubimendi’s representatives informed the club of his decision to stay. “I can confirm that Zubi’s camp told us that he’s staying at the club,” Aperribay told Fabrizio Romano.
