Liverpool news as coach 'dreams' of Anfield job and Arne Slot watches right-back
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCLiverpool is set for a busy summer transfer window, with Lens boss Pierre Sage naming Anfield as his dream job and the Reds reportedly eyeing a move for Inter Milan's Denzel DumfriesArne Slot has endured a tough season at Anfield(Image: Getty Images)The summer transfer window appears set to be pivotal for Liverpool as it looks to bounce back after a campaign to forget.The Reds recorded their lowest points total in over a decade, but they still clinched Champions League qualification on the final day. This season's difficulties have raised questions about how much longer manager Arne Slot might remain at Anfield.Another boss has now faced questions about the role, as attention turns toward the forthcoming transfer window.
Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson are both departing for new clubs, while further exits could materialize.READ MORE: Arne Slot makes valid point in defense of Liverpool's difficult seasonREAD MORE: Arne Slot's one-word description of nightmare Liverpool season says everythingFor the time being, though, we have one eye on arrivals as well as departures. Here are Liverpool.com's latest updates from around Anfield.Sage has ambitionLens boss Pierre Sage has been linked with several positions after his side's unexpected second-place finish in Ligue 1.
He appears to be remaining for now, but a switch to Anfield would represent a dream for the 47-year-old.Sage, who arrived at Lens last summer, has a three-year contract and says he intends to be in charge for next season's Champions League campaign. However, when pressed by French outlet Telefoot on his dream role, Liverpool's name emerged.Lens boss Pierre Sage would like to coach Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Lens appointed Sage, who was fired by Lyon in January 2025, following an eighth-place finish last season under Will Still.Aided by astute recruitment, including top-scorer Odsonne Edouard, Lens finished just six points adrift of domestic champion Paris Saint-Germain and defeated Nice in the Coupe de France final.Dumfries transfer latestLiverpool's acquisition of Jeremie Frimpong last summer hasn't prevented the club from monitoring his compatriot Denzel Dumfries.Inter Milan defender Dumfries, who has two years remaining on his deal, is believed to possess a release clause valued at just under £22 million ($29.7 million) — a figure the Reds could be prepared to meet.According to reports from Italy, Liverpool is pursuing a summer transfer after being unable to secure a deal during the winter window.The full-back, 30, has also been linked with a switch to Barcelona should the Catalan giants decide to offload Jules Kounde.Dumfries has been at Inter since 2021 and reached his 200th appearance for the club this season.He also featured in six of the Netherlands' eight World Cup qualifying fixtures, netting against Finland and Poland.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Arne SlotLiverpool FCTransfers