‘We’ve Got To’ – Liverpool Legend Insists Reds Must Make January Signings

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Alex Pantling/Getty Images Liverpool must strengthen when the January transfer window opens, Reds legend John Aldridge insists, with the ex-striker clear that the title winning season has just not been built on at all. The Premier League title was delivered in Arne Slot’s first season in charge, but then Liverpool went backwards an an alarming rate last season, despite splashing big cash.

This season Liverpool have turned to the inexperienced former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola and he was also supported with substantial spending in the summer. Aldridge has urged Liverpool to make signings in the January transfer window, something the club are often reluctant to do.

Season Position 2025-26 5th 2024–25 1st 2023–24 3rd 2022–23 5th 2021–22 2nd Liverpool F.C.’s last five league finishes “Even when these injuries are back, we’re short compared to the other teams at the top. “It’s not been built on.” Liverpool paid £125m for Alexander Isak in the summer of 2025 and also paid over £100m to sign Florian Wirtz that same summer.