In 2024, however, perhaps few would have jotted down the presence of Arne Slot as a major factor in the thinking of would-be targets, if a move to Liverpool presented itself.

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Since Klopp's exit 12 months ago, the biggest allure of playing at Anfield has reverted back to being the club itself, with its history, traditions and worldwide support becoming important factors.

But having guided Liverpool to a second Premier League title in five years at the first time of asking, during a period where so many of the first-team squad have waxed lyrical about his methods, Slot, it might now reasonably be suggested, can be a deciding factor for transfer targets to pick Merseyside as their next destination

The Reds boss admitted last week that the sort players he and sporting director Richard Hughes are assessing are not just wanted by the Premier League champions, meaning they will be, by definition, locked in a battle with rivals for the signatures of certain players

For someone like Dean Huijsen, whose £50m release clause at Bournemouth is attracting several top clubs, there will be a major decision on the horizon this summer and while Chelsea have been reported to be the front runners at this stage, a settled and well-structured club like Liverpool must surely be the sensible option, even if the Londoners do secure Champions League football.

The chance to work under a coach as detail-oriented as Slot should appeal to those whose primary thought behind their next move does not centre on the bottom line of the wage packet
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