Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes the Reds have not invested in any new players. Because the club’s structure is already in place and they are looking to buy for the long term.
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes that the reason. Why new Reds manager Arne Slot and his backroom staff have not invested in any new players until the 2024 summer transfer market closes in a few days is because the club structure is already good. The current squad is sufficient, and they are aiming to buy for long-term use rather than finding any additional main players this season.
“The reason Liverpool aren’t buying any players right now is probably because they’re thinking about next summer,” Carragher told ยูฟ่าเบท Sports.
“That may sound ridiculous, but in the last few years, or even further, they haven’t panicked in the transfer market.”
“Do they need reinforcements in certain areas? Yes, the squad is big enough but do they need more quality to compete with Manchester City and Arsenal this season? Yes, but when you make one mistake, one bad signing or one bad transfer window. It can really hurt you for two or three seasons.”
“Arne Slots used the words ‘it depends on the opportunity’ in the transfer market during the first press conference. But if something happens, they are ready to go. Now it looks like there is a goalkeeper situation, but it is a reinforcement for next season.”
“I think from now until the deadline, I don’t think Liverpool will make any offers for players. From across Europe, but there will be two or three players they are looking at. They will look at the situation of those clubs and see if they can take their chances.”
Liverpool are reportedly interested in Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamadashvili. Who is expected to be loaned out to Valencia for another season before taking over as number one from Alisson Becker next season.
On the outfield side, England centre-back Joe Gomez and Japan captain Wataru Endo are both expected to be permanent substitutes for Slot this season.