Arne Slot's meetings with Richard Hughes after facing calls to be fired by Liverpool

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Liverpool boss Arne Slot has confirmed he has been involved in the club's plans for this summer, with the Reds facing a crucial few months after their poor seasonArne Slot has confirmed he has been involved in talks with Richard Hughes ahead of the summer(Image: Getty Images)Arne Slot has confirmed he has been involved in talks with potential new signings ahead of the summer, despite coming under increasing pressure for his job at Liverpool.The Reds will be glad to see the back of what has been a poor season, although with two games remaining, there is still work for them to do as they look to wrap up Champions League qualification, starting with Friday’s trip to Aston Villa.Thoughts have already begun to turn to the summer though, with Liverpool looking as though it could be in store for another big transfer window as Slot and sporting director Richard Hughes look to rectify the problems that have surrounded their team.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Salah return, Slot addresses future, Diomande admissionREAD MORE: Liverpool stars gather at restaurant for Mohamed Salah's farewell partyLiverpool already knows it will be bidding farewell to two club legends in Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson, while speculation continues over a potential move to Juventus for Alisson Becker. What’s more, the wait continues for an outcome on Ibrahima Konate’s future, despite the defender having all but confirmed he will sign a new contract last month.As for incomings, Jeremy Jacquet is ready to complete his move from Rennes, while plenty of other big names have been linked, particularly in attack.Despite facing speculation over his own future, with Liverpool fans growing increasingly restless this season, Slot has revealed he has been involved in the conversations around new signings this summer, further indicating that he will remain in charge next season.Arne Slot still expects to be in charge of Liverpool next season(Image: Getty Images)Asked about the club’s plans for the summer, Slot seemed initially reluctant to give too much away during his pre-match press conference, replying: “We know where we go on tour.”He did, however, go into slightly more detail thereafter: “Plans have been made, talks have been ongoing between the club and new players, and I am involved in that if that’s what you want to know.”Slot’s future has come under further scrutiny this week amid reports that Chelsea is in talks with Xabi Alonso about the former Liverpool midfielder becoming its new manager.Alonso has long been touted as a potential replacement for Slot, having been fired by Real Madrid back in January, but Liverpool is understood to be sticking by its current head coach, with the Dutchman reaffirming that stance on Thursday.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world."I don't think I’m deciding that alone, but I have every reason to believe I will be Liverpool manager next season,” Slot said."First of all, I am contracted to this club, and second of all, from all the talks we are having. So yeah, that is my take on it."If you don't have the best season, especially if you compare it with last season and the other season, maybe you have a different debate.

But if you compare it to last season, this has definitely not been a great season."Then it is also normal that criticism comes and we have all had our share - the players have had their share, the manager has had their share, people in the club have had their share. That is how things work nowdays if you don't win the league."