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Liverpool are closing in on the £43m signing of a Dutch sensation, in what could be a major addition proposed by Arne Slot. Reports suggest the player was personally demanded by the manager as part of his tactical rebuild, signalling a bold statement of intent early in the summer window.
Arne Slot has played a pivotal role in convincing Florian Wirtz to opt for Liverpool despite having more lucrative offers to join Manchester City or Bayern Munich this summer.
The Dutchman’s power base on Merseyside has expanded since he delivered the Premier League title in his first season as Liverpool manager, and he is set to have more influence on their transfer policy.
Liverpool are now actively trying to sign a player wanted by the manager. The Reds are pushing towards ensuring the Dutchman gets his hands on a top young talent.
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Liverpool push to sign player wanted by Arne Slot
Jorrel Hato will leave Ajax this summer due to interest from several Premier League clubs in the ongoing transfer window.
Arsenal have been chasing him since he was 15, but Liverpool are ready to hijack their pursuit of the young defender.
According to journalist Duncan Castles on the Football Transfers Podcast, Ajax are aware Liverpool are talking to Hato.
The Merseyside giants are pushing to convince the young defender to move to Merseyside and play alongside his idol, Virgil van Dijk.
Ajax are calm about the situation, but have made it clear to Liverpool that signing the 19-year-old would be expensive.
Slot is a big fan of Hato and has directed Liverpool to secure a deal to take him to Anfield this summer.
The Dutch giants are open to selling him, but want a deal worth £43m before sanctioning his departure.
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