Liverpool could look to repeat previous transfer trick and save millions
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Arne Slot could be forced to pick from a pool of talent looking to leave relegated Premier League clubs this summer, a tactic that Liverpool has benefitted from in the pastLiverpool could once again look to poach elite talent from relegated teams(Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images)Liverpool may be heading in a new direction under head coach Arne Slot, but the club could repeat an old transfer strategy that worked so well for Fenway Sports Group under Jurgen Klopp.It's set to be another busy summer for Liverpool, after Mohamed Salah announced that he would be leaving the club one year before his contract expires. During his nine-year tenure at the club, Klopp added considerable value when making relegated stars useful squad players.Robertson was acquired from Hull City when the club was relegated in 2017, and Liverpool paid approximately $13 million, while also receiving a similar amount for Kevin Stewart.
Danny Ings was also signed from Burnley, but injuries impacted his Liverpool career.Andy Robertson is seen as one of Liverpool's best value-for-money signings(Image: Getty)FSG's strategy previously was to monitor contract situations and secure players at below-market value, though last summer was an exception. Liverpool may have received a large sum for Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, Jarell Quansah, and others, but broke the bank to sign Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak.While the club will continue to search across Europe, Liverpool has already faced Wolves and Burnley, both of which have been relegated.
Burnley may not boast the profile of a player that Liverpool is looking for, but Wolves have several players who have caught the eye.Prospect forward Mateus Mane is rapidly gaining interest, and midfielder Joao Gomes is expected to leave the club with links to Atletico Madrid and Crystal Palace. Andre, another Wolves midfielder, has also been previously linked with Liverpool.Wolves prospect Mateus Mane has been linked with a transfer to Liverpool(Image: (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images))One final relegation place has yet to be confirmed, with Leeds, Nottingham Forest, Tottenham, and West Ham all battling to stay up.