Arne Slot admits it would be "stupid" for Liverpool not to strengthen this summer

Arne Slot has admitted it would be “stupid” for Liverpool not to strengthen their squad this summer, revealing that the club have already identified “a few” transfer targets.

Since the managerial change from the legendary Jurgen Klopp to the Dutchman, the Reds have experienced two relatively quiet transfer windows.

The only notable signing during the summer of 2024 was Federico Chiesa, acquired at a cut-price deal.

No new players arrived in January as the club prioritised continuity and consistency in a season that saw them quickly climb to the top of the Premier League table.

Liverpool have since secured their 20th top-flight title, much to the delight of the Merseyside faithful.

Alongside the title success, the club have secured new contracts for Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk.

Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to leave Anfield as a free agent.

With only minor adjustments needed, movement in the transfer market is expected in the coming months as Arne Slot looks to bolster the squad ahead of the new season.

Liverpool have since secured their 20th top-flight title, much to the delight of the Merseyside faithful

He told BBC Sport: “[Manchester] City will probably strengthen the squad again. If the rumours are correct, Arsenal is planning the same, so it would be stupid if we are not looking at trying to strengthen the squad as well.

“Again, I’ve said it many times, it’s not that easy because this team has already won the league. So to find players that can strengthen us – that might not be that difficult – because there are certain players in the world where I think, ‘if they would come, it would be nice’.

“But they’re also playing at clubs where they don’t want to leave. So there are not many that can strengthen us, but the few that are out there, we will try to get them. At this moment of time we’re not sure if that’s possible.”