Liverpool has put everything in place in preparation for commencement of the much anticipated transfer planning planning. With Liverpool set in its new recruitment direction, Arne Slot has found himself the latest occupant of the Anfield hot seat.
Though Slot will not be directly involved in the acts of transfers, the players will be signed in a way that would suit the new coach to help him get the best out of the team. Now the prospective signings have the knowledge of who they will be playing for in case they join Liverpool football club.
With Michael Edwards, Richard Hughes, the new sporting director, and others, Liverpool has the right people in charge to make big decisions. Premier League sources also state that the club has already ruled against signing Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon.
Newcastle recently found out it would not have anything resembling European football next season and no chance for Conference League because of Manchester United’s shock FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. This undoubtedly is setting back the Magpies’ accounts.
While Newcastle could quite possibly be forced to sell one or two stars, Liverpool has chosen not to pursue Gordon, as per 90min. It was rumored that the Reds were keen on snapping up the winger in a phenomenal deal after his fantastic performance following his transfer from Everton.
The 23-year-old worked within the Liverpool youth team in the past. However, given the need to sign a wide midfielder or forward on the summer wish list, the Reds regard the deal for Gordon too costly and impossible to complete with Newcastle.
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However, Crysencio Summerville of Leeds United could very well be up amongst the genuine contenders. However, if Newcastle’s financial position gets even worse in regards to the purchase of players by adhering to the spending standards in the Premier League, Liverpool may still consider acting on the opportunity.
But even if one did not picture such a fire-sale scenario, the signing of Gordon always seemed like a pipe dream.
Considering Edwards is back involved, Liverpool may aim for a player of similar style to Gordon, but slightly younger, and at a less advanced stage in their development.
However, after transferring to St. James’ Park, Gordon has become overpriced – inflated to unrealistic levels, so the Reds will be keen to sign a player capable of replicating his progression through Anfield. Although, it remains uncertain to what extent Summerville can be described in such terms.
This will include Liverpool’s strategic planning which has in the recent past been highly involved in a restructuring of the recruitment team that will help in nurturing talent that helps and fits the club’s long-term vision.
What is more important, however, is the strong focus on creating a long-term and sustainable team that will be successful under the newly appointed head coach, Arne Slot.
