The Reds are the only Premier League team yet to bring anyone in.
New Liverpool head coach Arne Slot asserts that his team has not been diminished by the absence of new signings. The Reds remain the only club in the Premier League yet to acquire any new players, following the unsuccessful pursuit of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who opted against a transfer to Anfield.
The club has seen the departure of centre-back Joel Matip, midfielder Thiago Alcantara, and second-choice goalkeeper Adrian, all of whom left upon the expiration of their contracts. Additionally, Fabio Carvalho was transferred to Brentford for a fee of £27.5 million.
The exit of manager Jurgen Klopp, who spent nine years at Anfield, marks a significant transition for the club. However, Slot, who joined from Feyenoord in June, remains optimistic about the potential for advancement with the existing quality of the squad he has taken over.
And he has not ruled out sporting director Richard Hughes coming up with a signing before the end of the window.
I have reiterated on numerous occasions that our team possesses considerable strength, and it is quite challenging to identify players who can enhance our roster, he stated prior to their Premier League match against Ipswich.
"To be fair, Zubimendi was among those potential additions, but he ultimately chose not to join us. We will proceed with the players currently in our ranks. We find ourselves in a favorable position.
"Meanwhile, Richard is actively working to bolster the squad as much as possible; however, Zubimendi's decision not to join us is unfortunate. "He made every possible effort to secure his signing, but if a player is unwilling to come, it is clear that he will not be joining us."
Slot was presented with the notion that being the sole top-tier club not to have made any signings has resulted in a decline from their previous season's performance, during which they secured the Carabao Cup and achieved a third-place finish. "I find that argument perplexing.
Is it true that failing to enhance the team leads to a deterioration in performance?," he remarked. "It seems unusual, as typically one would either maintain their current level or, in my opinion, the training environment can facilitate the growth of both players and teams.
"This has been evident in our recent years, where the training facilities have significantly contributed to the team's development. "Perhaps what you are suggesting is that if the clubs in your vicinity do bolster their squads, they may improve, but it is not a given that introducing new players will automatically strengthen the team."
Slot has consistently emphasized that new signings will only occur if they can enhance the squad. While the search for potential additions continues, he is confident in his ability to maximize the potential of the current players.
"We frequently discuss transfers, but it is encouraging that we have retained our players," he remarked. "I also believe that every player within the team should have a clear understanding of their playing time.
Continuously adding new players can sometimes diminish the group's overall energy. "Currently, we find ourselves in a favorable position – Jurgen left the team in a strong state, and we are focused on building from that foundation.
"Last season, this team secured a trophy, and we aspire to achieve the same this season. The task ahead will not be simple, as many formidable teams in the Premier League have bolstered their squads, but we eagerly anticipate the challenge."
