Arne Slot is considering a move for Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley to Liverpool
Liverpool has emerged as a surprise suitor for Matt O’Riley after it emerged the Reds are being kept
“well informed” about developments around the Celtic midfielder,
while a top journalist has confirmed a pair of defenders are set to quit Anfield this summer.
The Merseysiders have a new man at the helm this summer in Arne Slot,
who has been chosen as the successor for Jurgen Klopp after quite an exhausting hunt.
The Dutchman, who has signed an initial three-year deal at Liverpool, has been chosen
for his similar approach to tactics, and formations, as well as the man-management style to Klopp.
And while a drop-off is expected as the Reds players get used to, and adapt to their new manager –
the first time Liverpool has been forced into a summer change of management since 2012 when Brendan Rodgers replaced Kenny Dalglish –
Slot will be hoping to quickly get his ideas across and can hit the ground running.
Of course, Slot will also look to make his mark by bringing in some signings of his own,
and not everyone who thrived under Klopp will have a future in the new regime.
To that end, Slot, in conversation with CEO of football Michael Edwards,
allowed two players to leave in Thiago Alcantara – who went on to announce his retirement from the game –
and Joel Matip, who is now in talks over a move back to the Bundesliga with a top side.
And with those two players having departed, the Reds are already well-focused on signing replacements,
with a left-sided defender and a new midfielder very much on their radar this summer.