Liverpool’s defence stretched, Slot urged to add a centre-back
John Barnes admits missing out on Marc Guehi and urges Liverpool to focus on the collective, sending a clear transfer and culture message amid current struggles.
Liverpool agree a deal in principle for Austria Vienna defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe, 17, subject to clearance. He will join the U21s in the summer after impressing for Austria U17s and Austria Vienna II.
Piece focuses on Arne Slot’s contract situation at Liverpool, with silence over an extension and Jurgen Klopp’s legacy framing the discussion ahead of a deal expiring next season.
Jamie Carragher warns Arne Slot’s job is at risk if Liverpool miss the Champions League, citing £450m spend, wage bill and struggles with set-pieces, counters and low blocks. Urges signing a defender.
An ex-Liverpool player brands the club’s £446m summer spend ‘a kick in the teeth’, slamming the board as signings fail to make an impact this season.
Fulham monitor Harvey Elliott as his Aston Villa loan stalls. Liverpool could cut it short, with Marco Silva’s side considering a short-term move to revive his minutes.
Report claims Steven Gerrard is a ‘genuine possibility’ as interim if Liverpool sack Arne Slot amid poor form, with Gerrard said to be ready to step in.
Jaap Stam urges Virgil van Dijk to cut errors after Liverpool’s 3-2 loss at Bournemouth, saying the captain ‘needs to improve’ and stay fully focused. Alan Shearer also criticised his clearance.
John Aldridge urges Liverpool to sign a centre-back before the window shuts, arguing injuries leave Slot short and the team in a fight that demands urgent defensive reinforcement.
Juventus reopen talks for Federico Chiesa, but Liverpool will only consider a permanent sale, not a loan. Bianconeri also speak to Man Utd over Joshua Zirkzee after the En-Nesyri move stalled.
Following a public row between Mohamed Salah and Arne Slot, Liverpool weigh options including a January sale, a Saudi offer or keeping him to mend relations.
Radio debate assesses Arsenal’s drop in form, Michael Carrick’s case and whether Liverpool are ‘soft’ after recent setbacks.
Tottenham turn to Wolves’ Hugo Bueno for £20m after Liverpool reject a move for Andy Robertson, who Spurs saw as an experienced short-term fix at left-back.
Wellity Lucky faces at least two months out with a hamstring injury. With Gomez hurt, Konate absent, Leoni and Bradley out, Wataru Endo may cover at centre-back amid Liverpool’s defensive shortage.
Liverpool can seal automatic qualification with a win, and likely a draw, in the final round against Qarabag despite an earlier rare European home setback.
With Trent Alexander-Arnold struggling at Real Madrid, talks are said to be accelerating over a reunion with a Liverpool team-mate.
