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The legendary former captain has also dictated the importance of conducting business strongly this summer as he expects Manchester City, amongst other rivals, to return as a threat for the Premier League crown.

Arne Slot won the English top-flight in his first campaign with only minor changes made to the squad he inherited, now with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Caoimhin Kelleher out of the door, Jeremie Frimpong signed for £29.5m and more negotiations underway, Liverpool appear destined to attack next season fiercely as reigning Premier League champions.

"He's got a huge future in front of him, so if Liverpool is the place for him, let's hope we can make it happen."



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That is certainly the intention of Anfield chiefs, who are locked in talks with Leverkusen over what is set to become a Premier League-record deal.

It looks like Liverpool are going to be the team to catch, and I have every confidence they are going to be stronger next year.

"It’s the most difficult league in the world.

Liverpool will be well aware that City are going to come back, Arsenal are looking stronger again, the likes of Chelsea are building nicely, Newcastle, Villa are coming in behind.

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"Liverpool will be well aware that they're going to be the ones that are hunted now.

But evidence suggests that Liverpool are going to be strong in the transfer market, so Liverpool are the team to catch for sure."

He added: "I think you've got to be wary of City and [Pep] Guardiola.

They've done it four years on the spin, they lost Rodri (to injury last season), which was a big blow to them.

"I think with a fully fit squad, and they're going to recruit as well, the team that finishes above City will win it again and hopefully, that’s Liverpool."


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