The countdown for Arne Slot to take charge of the Liverpool team is set to begin shortly. He joins the team at a time when the summer transfer season is approaching in the hope of proving his worth immediately from his arrival.
Speculations indicate that the Dutchman is likely to bring new faces to Anfield as the Reds seek to fortify their team.
The future of Slot alongside Richard Hughes still intends to leave imprints on the club before the beginning of his tenure.
It is against this backdrop that a myriad of soccer personalities are being associated with possible transfers to Liverpool. This means many of the players are linked to Slot and that makes them the obvious mark.
De Telegraaf says that, Liverpool has shown keen interest in signing Feyenoord’s stopper Justin Bijlow.
Adrián might leave the Reds when his contract is due to expire and Caoimhín Kelleher might also be interested in a different role as the number one goalkeeper in the summer.
De Telegraaf gives the impression that Bijlow could join up with Arne Slot at Anfield. Manchester United respondents quoted £21 million last summer, but Feyenoord appears ready to let the 26-year-old leave for less than that.
Bijlow performed well during the 2023/24 season and had a relatively small number of goals against, equal to 23 in 24 matches, as well as nine shutouts.
Since Liverpool might be looking for the option for a new goalkeeper, Bijlow seems a good fit. And if Kelleher leaves the Liverpool club, then it will be a great loss, as Liverpool will require a worthy backup for Alisson and a potential successor.
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This makes Bijlow a desirable candidate since the player is familiar with a team in the competition.
However, this season Bijlow has been dealing with injuries and Liverpool will want to know that this will not be a repeat of their future.
This is specifically because Liverpool, being among the big clubs in the English Premier League, is at the peak of the summer transfer window.
This first season under Slot as the manager is likely to be perhaps one of the most significant phases in the team’s evolution. And the promotion of Bijlow, Liverpool is set to establish a reliable backup for Alisson in goalkeeping as well as a long-term plan for the team.
