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Slot should promote “struggling” Liverpool star

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Regardless of their big success within the Premier League this season, modifications are anticipated at Liverpool over the summer time window at hand Arne Slot with the funds to bolster his squad.

The Reds claimed the title with a number of video games to spare, highlighting the wonderful work accomplished by the Dutchman after taking the reins final summer time from Jürgen Klopp.

Such an achievement was made much more spectacular after making only one addition, however that could possibly be about to vary within the coming months.

Despite the fact that the switch window is just not but open, the hierarchy have already laid the foundations for potential enterprise, handing Slot the very best alternative to construct on his early success at Anfield.

Quite a few additions are anticipated on Merseyside over the summer time window, with one participant rising as a possible key goal during the last couple of weeks.

The newest on Liverpool’s makes an attempt to signal Florian Wirtz

In latest weeks, Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz has grow to be a key goal for Liverpool as Slot seems to bolster the choices at his disposal in 2025/26.

The German, who’s registered 30 mixed targets and assists this marketing campaign, has been one of many shining lights within the Bundesliga, undoubtedly contributing to the curiosity from the Reds.

Wirtz-Leverkusen

Nevertheless, they aren’t alone of their pursuit, with Bayern Munich and Manchester additionally credited with an curiosity in touchdown the 22-year-old sensation in the course of the low season.

Regardless of the rumours linking him elsewhere, it was reported this week that the Reds have been prepared to supply a deal to the German outfit to probably land the younger star.

Undoubtedly, a participant of his high quality will doubtless price a small fortune, with different gamers at present on the books on Merseyside needing to be sacrificed to fund such a deal.

The Liverpool participant who earns over 2x greater than Wirtz

With the switch window quickly approaching, quite a few gamers have been touted with strikes away from Liverpool this summer time, with many prone to elevate key funds.

Liverpool's Darwin Nunez reacts

Darwin Nunez joined for a club-record price again in the summertime of 2022, however has struggled to supply the products at Anfield, notching simply 40 targets in his 142 appearances for the membership.

Such type has led to rumours over a possible departure, with the likes of Napoli and Atlético Madrid already focused on making a transfer to land the Uruguayan worldwide at a cut-price.

Nevertheless, he might not be the one participant out the door this summer time, with Slot needing to promote Andy Robertson, particularly if Milos Kerkez joins the membership within the coming months.

The Hungarian has been touted as a substitute for the Scotsman this summer time, with the 31-year-old falling method beneath the excessive requirements he’s set for himself lately.

Liverpool's Andrew Robertson during the warm up before the match

The defender joined in an £8m deal from Hull Metropolis eight years in the past, exceeding all expectations and registering 11 targets and 67 assists for the Reds – enabling them to succeed in new heights in latest seasons.

Nevertheless, 2024/25 has been a 12 months to neglect for Robertson, solely registering two assists throughout all competitions, along with his main asset now trying to be ineffective in comparison with earlier campaigns.

Andy Robertson’s stats for Liverpool within the Premier League

Statistics (per 90)

2019/20

2024/25

Video games performed

36

32

Targets scored

2

0

Assists

12

1

Touches

93.8

64

Go completion

84%

88%

Key passes

1.7

1.3

Dribbles accomplished

0.6

0.2

Tackles + interceptions

2.6

1.9

Clearances

1.6

1.3

Duels gained

3.4 (51%)

1.9 (49%)

Errors resulting in targets

1

2

Stats by way of SofaScore

Such showings have led to broadcaster Nubaid Haroon claiming that he’s been “struggling” as of late, along with his stats produced highlighting his decline lately.

His present weekly wage of £160k-per-week doesn’t provide worth for cash, given his lack of constructive influence, with the left-back the fourth-highest earner within the squad.

Such a determine is over two occasions increased than that of present goal Wirtz, who at present earns simply £72k-per-week, in line with Capology, highlighting how a lot the membership want to chop Robertson from the squad.

While it might be a brutal choice given his tally of 341 appearances for the membership, sadly, his time has come to be moved on as they put together for a brand new period beneath Slot.

Liverpool's Andrew Robertson leaves the pitch after being shown a red card

Such a deal to signal him again in 2017 will go down as top-of-the-line of their latest historical past, undoubtedly being a modern-day icon no matter what occurs this summer time.

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