Liverpool will have to be careful next summer. They have to pick the right players who can start producing results from the start.
After winning the Premier League last season, they were expecting to defend their crown this season. However, things are going in the opposite direction for Arne Slot and his team.
The Reds are now fighting for a place in the Champions League. They are currently five points behind Aston Villa in fifth place.
That is why these upcoming games will be crucial for Liverpool because these games will not only determine their European status but also their summer transfer budget.
Now, they will have a massive task of replacing Mohamed Salah next summer because the Egyptian has already announced that he will be leaving Liverpool next summer.
Apart from Salah, Liverpool will be looking to sign a defender. Ibrahima Konate’s contract will expire at the end of the season, and the Frenchman has not renewed his contract.
Also, they have to look for the future as Virgil van Dijk is not getting younger. So, they will have to sign a defender this season.
The Reds have identified their primary defensive target for next summer. However, it seems Bayern Munich are leading the race to sign the defender.
According to Fichajes, Bayern Munich are now ahead of Liverpool in the race to sign Micky van de Ven. The Tottenham Hotspur defender could leave the club next summer.
The Spurs are in a relegation battle. They have appointed Roberto De Zerbi as their new manager. However, there are reports that Van de Ven is not happy at the club.
So, the Dutch defender will be looking for a move away from the club. But if the current reports are true, his next destination could be Bayern and not Liverpool.
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