Arne Slot has hit back at intense criticism as his tenure at Liverpool continues to be brought into question, while our sources have confirmed that the Reds could now miss out on signing Marc Guehi, in a seismic transfer blow.<\/p>\n
Liverpool have picked up just two points from their last two Premier League games after being held to draws by Leeds United and Fulham, leaving them fourth in the table.<\/p>\n
Their goal to claim another league title looks to be in tatters as they sit 14 points adrift of leaders Arsenal, and Slot is under pressure again, with some calling for him to be relieved of his duties.<\/p>\n
Slot wanted to sign Crystal Palace captain Guehi last summer. A \u00a335million deal was agreed before the move to Liverpool<\/a> collapsed on deadline day.<\/p>\n As we have consistently reported, Liverpool remain keen to bring Guehi to Anfield, but they have been planning to sign him on a free transfer at the end of the season, when his contract expires.<\/p>\n However, Guehi could head to one of Liverpool\u2019s biggest rivals, Manchester City\u2026 not in the summer, but THIS MONTH.<\/p>\n Arne Slot hits back at fierce criticism<\/p>\n Following the 2-2 draw with Fulham on Sunday, Slot was once again questioned on his tactics and philosophy.<\/p>\n Slot hit back strongly at the critics<\/a>, insisting that his management \u2018hasn\u2019t changed\u2019 since last season, when he led Liverpool to glory in the Premier League.<\/p>\n Liverpool were trailing 1-0 at half-time, before Florian Wirtz notched an equalizer. Slot must\u2019ve thought his team had won it when Cody Gakpo put them in front in the 94th minute, but a stunning goal from Harrison Reed just three minutes later meant the points were shared.<\/p>\n \u201cYes, I would love us to create more from ball possession,\u201d Slot told reporters after Liverpool were pegged back late by the Cottagers.<\/p>\n \u201cI can tell you this, my philosophy of football hasn\u2019t changed this year compared to all the seasons I was a manager before, but we have to do it with the players that we have available.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd I think today, 11 very good football players were on the pitch, maybe not all of them in their normal position, but in the first half, they controlled the game.<\/p>\n \u201cJust before they scored, we had exactly the same chance from\u00a0Cody Gakpo, which went on the other side of the post.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd in the second half, two disallowed goals, two goals scored, a header on the bar. So things to like, but the result is, again, not what we may deserve, question mark.\u201d<\/p>\n Indeed, Liverpool were without\u00a0their leading attacking stars, Hugo Ekitike, Alexander Isak, or Mo Salah. But they were still able to field big names such as Gakpo, Wirtz, Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister. One could argue he shouldn\u2019t be using the unavailability of certain players as an excuse.<\/p>\n Later on in his press conference, Slot reiterated the point that he is getting his message across to his players and that he is making a mark at Anfield.<\/p>\n \u201cI didn\u2019t change as a manager,\u201d he stressed again.<\/p>\n \u201cI would love to play with eight attackers, if that\u2019s possible, defensively as well.<\/p>\n \u201cBut if those eight attackers don\u2019t defend enough, then it\u2019s hard to win a game of football. But we don\u2019t have eight attackers, so that\u2019s not possible.\u201d<\/p>\n Want more breaking transfer lines from original sources? Add TEAMtalk as a preferred source on Google <\/strong><\/a>to your favourites list for news you can trust.<\/p>\n Liverpool blow as Man City eye Guehi<\/p>\n As mentioned, Liverpool had been planning to wait until next summer to make another move for Palace centre-back Guehi<\/a>, but they could now be forced to speed up their pursuit, or risk missing out.<\/p>\n Our transfer insider, Dean Jones, confirmed today that Man City are\u00a0getting serious about making a bid for Guehi in this month\u2019s transfer window<\/a>, in a significant twist.<\/p>\n We have reported the Cityzens\u2019 interest in Guehi previously, and sources have told us that that Pep Guardiola\u2019s side are now aiming to test his resolve to stay at\u00a0Palace\u00a0until the season\u2019s end.<\/p>\n Man City have held ongoing internal talks about a move for Guehi, in response to injuries suffered by Josko Gvardiol\u00a0and Ruben Dias.<\/p>\n Sources indicate that an offer of around \u00a335million could be mooted \u2013 the same amount Liverpool were set to sign him for last summer.<\/p>\n Guehi has always preferred the prospect of moving at the end of the season because it would open up more opportunities for him in both a sporting and financial sense.<\/p>\n But if Man City were to have a bid accepted, it could force Liverpool to launching their own offer this month, to try and avoid missing out on Guehi\u2019s signature.<\/p>\n Fabrizio Romano drops big Chiesa update<\/p>\n Federico Chiesa<\/a> is a target for his former club Juventus and respected journalist Fabrizio Romano has dropped an update on whether he could leave Liverpool this month.<\/p>\n The Italian winger is a fan favourite at Anfield, but he is down Slot\u2019s pecking order, having started just ONE Premier League game this season.<\/p>\n Romano claims that Chiesa is now open to re-joining Juventus, but a transfer hinges on several key factors.<\/p>\n \u201cMore on Federico Chiesa and Juventus story\u2026 Chiesa would be open to Juventus return this month, but deal depends on Liverpool,\u201d Romano posted on X.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cFormula\/conditions of the deal will be key with Juve keen, up to #LFC.\u201d<\/p>\n