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Liverpool's Premier League title party is set to run and run over the next few weeks.

It won't be long though until Arne Slot and Richard Hughes have to start planning for the Reds' defense of the trophy.

Having wrapped up a 20th league title, and returned to its perch as Sir Alex Ferguson famously put it, Liverpool can coast through the remaining four games of the season now, knowing that its job is done.

There is, though, some work to be done off the pitch.

With the Dutchman looking set to be backed after a sensational first year in charge, there are some obvious areas that will need attention.

Liverpool.com has taken a look at four signings the Reds could make this summer that would give them the perfect start to their Premier League title defense.

Milos Kerkez

We'll start with a very obvious one.

Kostas Tsimikas has proven to be an able deputy, but he's not at the level Liverpool needs to be first-choice.

Kerkez looks a perfect fit for Slot's team, and at just 21, he's already shown himself to be of Premier League standard.

Liverpool should make sure it's in the mix though - having Huijsen vying with Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate would surely strengthen the Reds' chances of not just defending the Premier League, but adding other trophies to the haul.

Carlos Baleba

Midfield is certainly less of a priority now than it was 12 months ago, thanks mainly to Ryan Gravenberch's superb performances

Of course, Newcastle isn't going to let him go cheaply, and if Liverpool is going to sign him, its best bet is probably to hope that the Magpies don't qualify for next season's Champions League.

With a five-point lead over seventh-place Aston Villa now, it does look as though Eddie Howe will lead his side to Europe's top table again
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