Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed the club are actively working behind the scenes to strengthen the squad, admitting that recruitment talks have intensified over the past two days.
Speaking after recent fixtures, Slot made it clear Liverpool would rather add quality than risk standing still, a stance that aligns with the club’s recent push for consistency reported by SoftFootball, including their strong showing against Newcastle at Anfield.
Slot revealed in a post shared by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account that while he is not fully across every negotiation at this stage, the intention from the club hierarchy is clear.
Fabrizio Romano posted:
Arne Slot confirms Liverpool are working to new signing: In the last 48h we are trying to look to strengthen the squad.
I don’t know exactly what is going on in this moment of time but we prefer to strengthen the squad not weaken it. Let’s see!.
The comments come as SoftFootball continues to link the Reds with defensive reinforcements, including ongoing interest in Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet.
The renewed urgency in the transfer market has been driven largely by an ongoing injury crisis. Several high-profile summer signings are currently unavailable, leaving Slot short in key areas.
Alexander Isak remains sidelined with a broken leg, and Conor Bradley is out for the season with a knee injury, while Giovanni Leoni is recovering from an ACL setback. Jeremie Frimpong’s recent injury has only added to the pressure, leaving Liverpool stretched at right-back.
Slot admitted he did not anticipate losing so many players for extended periods, especially those expected to form the spine of the team. The situation has contributed to a challenging league campaign, with Liverpool sitting fifth and fighting to secure Champions League qualification after winning the title in Slot’s first season in charge.
Despite the dip in results, the Dutchman remains confident in the long-term vision. He believes young signings like Milos Kerkez and Florian Wirtz will continue to improve, pointing to encouraging performances such as the recent Champions League victory over Qarabag, covered by SoftFootball.
With a crucial league clash against Bournemouth approaching, Slot may once again rely on makeshift solutions. Still, he insists that when key players return, Liverpool are capable of competing with anyone, and the next few days could be important in shaping how strong that challenge becomes.
