Liverpool news: Trent Alexander-Arnold's return approved as Slot makes transfer statement
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Liverpool continue to dominate transfer news with boss Arne Slot confirming his stanceA chance at redemption exists for Liverpool in a week that has seen morale dramatically decline among the club's fanbase. The defeat - which was Liverpool's ninth of the league season - led to conversations surrounding the future direction of the team under Arne Slot.With many fans believing another summer of mass investment is needed to return the Reds to Premier League and Champions League contention, one former Liverpool star had his say on the possibility of Trent Alexander-Arnold returning to Merseyside.
Mirror Football takes a look at the latest stories coming out of Anfield, including Slot's statement on the club's transfer matters.Alexander-Arnold returnA return to Anfield for Alexander-Arnold would be branded as an improbable transfer for many, but for ex-Reds right-back Glen Johnson, it's a move he'd love to see. The England star has had a troublesome start to his Madrid career with his own injury issues, which have seen him start just seven La Liga games this season.READ MORE: Arne Slot drops Florian Wirtz return hint as Liverpool boss gives positive injury updateREAD MORE: Steven Gerrard becomes the second Liverpool legend to demand Arne Slot make changeFOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE!
You'd love to see Trent back, of course you would."Arne Slot's transfer statementSlot oversaw the most expensive summer of recruitment in Premier League history when Liverpool spent £450million on nine players. A monthly subscription also includes select Champions League, Europa League and Premier League games."Adaptation you can predict because that's what we knew, but that some signings and some others got some long-term injuries isn't something you can predict."Admitting that Liverpool's transfer model directs away from having a large squad, Slot insisted the club's policy is one he's happy with despite its drawbacks when several players are injured at the same time.He explained: "It's the model that we don't have 25 players over here.