Liverpool are now reportedly racing to sign a £100m star who’s already been the subject of several enquiries in the January transfer window.
Slot admits Liverpool’s attacking struggles “obvious”
After breaking their transfer record twice to welcome Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, Liverpool’s attacking problems are now “obvious” for all to see, according to Arne Slot.
The Reds have gone from free-flowing but extremely vulnerable to defensively compact, yet incredibly slow going the other way. They’re simply yet to find the perfect middle ground which saw them lift the Premier League title last season.
Having his say on his side’s current form, which has seen them go seven games unbeaten, Slot told reporters: “Yeah, although the margins are small so that could have influenced us having three, four, five, six more points maybe.
“But from open play, from where we are, when I look at Arsenal, I look at City and I look at us, it’s fair that we are not above them.
“That we are so many points behind them, there are reasons for that but it wouldn’t be fair if we were above them for the way we have played.
“I think it is clear and obvious that we hardly concede chances any more… but for me it is also clear and obvious that we find it quite hard to generate enough chances for all the ball possession we have and that is not new for us this season.”
The truth of Liverpool’s recent run was exposed against Leeds United last time out, when they struggled to create and settled for a 0-0 draw at Anfield. It was a contrast of the days of old in Merseyside and Slot must find a solution, be it internally or through the transfer market.
Liverpool racing to sign Baleba with Brighton response given
According to Caught Offside, Liverpool have now joined the race to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion this month.
The midfield star has already been the subject of several enquiries this month, but it seems as though the Seagulls are ready to turn down any potential approaches midway through the campaign.
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He’s a wanted man.
Reportedly valued at around £100m by those in Sussex, Liverpool would have to splash out another hefty fee if they were to step up their chase to sign Baleba. The question, therefore, is whether the 21-year-old would be worth what could be a hectic chase.
After Alan Shearer dubbed him “wonderful” last season, it would be easy to assume that Liverpool should go all out for Baleba. But his form has complicated things this season.
Baleba in the Premier League per 90
24/25
25/26
Minutes
2,661
896
Progressive Passes
3.99
2.4
Tackles Won
1.55
1
Ball Recoveries
6.66
5.10
Whilst there’s still a long season ahead, Baleba’s numbers have plummeted in every department in the current campaign and that’s something Liverpool should be wary of. The last thing they need is for another big-money signing to struggle.