Liverpool Urged to Make Free Transfer for Former Player Who Already Showed Up Arne Slot

Liverpool FC faces mounting pressure to bolster their squad amid a challenging 2025/26 Premier League campaign under manager Arne Slot. Currently sitting fourth, the Reds trail leaders Arsenal by 12 points, Manchester City by eight, and Aston Villa by six as of early January 2026[1]. Despite a hefty £446 million summer spend, including standout signing Hugo Ekitike's 11 goals in 24 games from Eintracht Frankfurt, the team has underperformed[1].

The article urges Liverpool to pursue a free transfer for a former player who impressed Slot during his time at Feyenoord. This seasoned talent, available on a Bosman move as his contract nears expiration, offers immediate defensive reinforcement amid uncertainties. Key concerns include Ibrahima Konaté's shaky future and captain Virgil van Dijk turning 35 in July 2026, with his deal expiring in 2027[1].

Slot remains optimistic about existing signings, emphasizing team cohesion: "History has shown many times the longer players play together the bigger chance you have of winning something," he stated on December 31, 2025[3]. He downplayed January forward buys, focusing on current players and fans[3]. Slot also reaffirmed commitment to Mohamed Salah, saying on December 12, "I have no reasons not wanting him to stay"[3].

While Liverpool agreed a pre-contract for tall Austrian prospect Ndukwe—confirmed "everything is done" by Fabrizio Romano on January 3, 2026—the club eyes bigger moves like Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi or Brentford's Nathan Collins[1]. Pundits argue the free agent's familiarity with Slot's tactics makes him a low-risk, high-reward target to revive title hopes, especially with no January signings yet despite "crazy" window rumors[2].

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