Liverpool Win Premier League Trophy 25.05.2025 Liverpool v Southampton, FA Premier League. Arne Slot Manager of Liverpool lifts the Premier League Trophy Imago Images
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been at the heart of the club’s transfer plans this summer after he delivered the Premier League title last season. The Dutchman is heavily involved in the negotiations with players, and a secret move from him is set to help the club land a top target.
The Merseyside giants have made some major moves in the market this summer and are set to be one of the biggest spenders in Europe in the ongoing transfer window.
Liverpool have already confirmed Jeremie Frimpong’s arrival from Bayer Leverkusen and are still in negotiations with the German club for Florian Wirtz’s signature.
The Wirtz deal is likely to be complicated as Bayer Leverkusen are not willing to compromise on their £126.5m asking price, and Slot is helping Liverpool to set up alternative transfer targets.
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Arne Slot holds direct talks with a top Liverpool transfer target
Lyon attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki has been on Liverpool’s radar as an alternative target to Florian Wirtz this summer.
However, Manchester City have moved for him while the Reds are busy trying to work out a deal for Wirtz with Leverkusen over the last week or so.
But, according to The Athletic, Cherki remains a firm target, and Arne Slot paused his holidays last week to fly off to the south of France to meet the French sensation.
The Liverpool manager held direct conversations with the attacking midfielder to convince him to consider a move to Anfield over the Etihad this summer.
Wirtz is still the top target, but Slot and Liverpool want to be prepared if that deal falls off the rails, and the Lyon star is the player they want in that scenario.
The Liverpool manager’s intervention shows how deeply involved in the process and plans he has been at the club this summer.
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