Liverpool will be keen to widen the gap between them and the chasing pack next season as they look to retain the Premier League title.

If they were to achieve the retention of the trophy, it will be for the first time in over 40 years.

It is clear that Manchester City and Arsenal will spend big in the summer in an attempt to catch the Reds next season.

Liverpool are expected to hand Arne Slot a sizeable transfer budget to allow the Dutchman to put his mark on the team he inherited from Jurgen Klopp.

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Federico Chiesa was the sole addition to the squad last summer, and Slot will be sure to bring in some players that fit his style of play in the upcoming transfer window.

The Reds are set to strengthen in several positions, with depth at centre-back a particular focus.

Dean Huijsen has been a name that has been heavily linked to Liverpool, as well as a whole host of other clubs, in recent weeks.

A transfer saga that many clubs will be eagerly following the development of, Fabrizio Romano has now provided yet another update that will have the Premier League’s top clubs on red alert.

The Italian sports journalist has revealed that Dean Huijsen will decide his next club soon, and that a move away could be sealed this month.

He identified Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal as the three clubs with the most amount of interest in the 19-year-old Bournemouth defender as they consider him a top target.

Huijsen’s release clause is £50m, with Bayern Munich also expressing interest in the player since January.

Dean Huijsen won his fourth man of the match award yesterday after a dominant display against Arsenal at the Emirates, scoring the equalizer for his team before the Cherries went on to complete a 2-1 comeback.

Bournemouth’s first ever away win at the Emirates, and Dean Huijsen was right at the centre of it.

Liverpool fans will be hoping he makes the switch to Anfield this summer and makes history in red.

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