Liverpool boss Arne Slot has plenty of work to do in the transfer window. (Image: Getty)
Liverpool’s sleepy transfer window could hit a major hurdle in the coming weeks, as Arne Slot struggles to get deals across the line.
With less than one week until their Premier League opener against Ipswich Town, the Reds remain the only team in the Premier League yet to add a permanent addition to their squad this summer.
And with deadline day closer than you might think, Express Sport have detailed what Liverpool’s nightmare transfer window could look like.
Zubimendi snubs Liverpool interest
Martin Zubimendi is yet to make a decision on his future. (Image: Getty)
From what looked like a dead cert just a couple of days ago, Zubimendi is said to be having doubts about joining the Merseyside outfit.
It’s reported by The Independent that Zubimendi is hesitant about leaving his boyhood club, having established a potentially unbreakable bond with La Liga outfit Real Sociedad.
Liverpool have the cash to match La Real’s demands, but the final decision could fall on the shoulders of the player himself.
While plenty of time remains for Slot and co. to convince Zubimendi about the Liverpool project, the prospect of playing in the Premier League - as well as the Champions League - might not be enough to lure the Euro 2024 winner to Anfield.
Liverpool left in the lurch as search for number-six hits stalemate
Manuel Ugarte has been rumoured as a potential Premier League arrival. (Image: Getty)
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Competition for elite-level holding midfielders is heating up this summer, with Liverpool one of several Premier League teams on the lookout for a number-six.
And if the Zubimendi deal does fall through, Liverpool could be left in the lurch when it comes to finding a new midfield addition.
Manchester United and Arsenal have been rumoured to also be looking at holding midfielders, but the Premier League duo have had issues landing their own respective targets.
But if there are no suitable alternatives available for Liverpool, the six-time European champions may have to make do with what they’ve got already.
Contract issues rumble on for uncertain Liverpool stars
Mohamed Salah is one of three Liverpool stars out of contract next summer. (Image: Getty)
Aside from new additions this summer, Slot has a battle on his hands to keep hold of Liverpool’s existing stars.
All three of Virgil Van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah are set to be out of contract at the end of the season.
Keeping hold of the trio will no doubt be a priority for the Liverpool bigwigs, but should they fail to agree to new deals before deadline day, noise about potential exists could begin to pick up.
All three would be able to agree to pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs come the new year - a situation Liverpool will be desperate to avoid.