Liverpool’s spending during the summer transfer window should have been enough to keep them in contention for the Premier League title.
They easily dominated the transfer market. Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, or Florian Wirtz? It was a fantastic opportunity, but Arne Slot’s charges were far too cheap.
They have no chance of keeping the title, but thankfully, they are making fantastic progress in the FA Cup. They defeated Brighton 3-0 on Saturday evening.
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Curtis Jones earned a rare start and capitalized, scoring in the first half before Dominik Szoboszlai and Mo Salah clinched a comfortable victory in the second. The Reds have struggled to find comfortable wins this season, so this was a pleasant change of pace and distraction from the league.
So, how do Liverpool return to where they want to be? This season has demonstrated that it is not all about spending lavishly, but rather spending wisely. They need to improve on the left flank.
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Salah’s Liverpool career is expected to extend this summer as he dominates the right flank, while the left side is far more unclear, judging by Cody Gakpo’s recent performances.
As a result, alternatives are being sought, with Anthony Gordon of Newcastle and Wolves’ teenage superstar Mateus Mane both linked in recent days.
However, the most fascinating link is RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande. The Reds were expected to make a move for the Ivory Coast winger in January, but nothing came to fruition.
Just 13 days after the window slammed shut, Diomande’s name reappeared. Indeed, TEAMtalk reports that Liverpool, Manchester United, and Arsenal are all scouting the Ivorian.
It is also stated that all three clubs have initiated contact with Diomande’s management to express their interest in the young forward.
However, he will cost a fortune, with Leipzig placing an £87 million price tag on his shoulders. That would make him the German club’s record transfer, surpassing Manchester City’s price for Josko Gvardiol.
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