Winger is 'quickest in Premier League' as Liverpool searches transfer market

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Liverpool is in the market for a new winger in the summer, with the transfer window offering plenty of chances to improve the roster of players available to Arne Slot after a tough seasonArne Slot and Liverpool will be searching the transfer market for new winger options this summer(Image: (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images))Liverpool is expected to be one of the busier teams in the transfer market this summer, as the club looks to make strides forward after a challenging season.After a record-breaking summer transfer window last time out, the Reds have underperformed, with many expecting a deeper run in cup competitions, as well as a shot at landing the Premier League title once again. Instead, there has been no trophy success to speak of, and a title challenge has quickly turned into simply securing qualification for next season's Champions League.While there has been pressure on Arne Slot's position, the head coach looks likely to at least land a return to the top European competition, but there has been an acknowledgment that the campaign has been far from ideal, and changes in the squad are expected.READ MORE: Liverpool news as Steven Gerrard claims two transfer decisions 'hurt' RedsREAD MORE: Jamie Carragher singles out key game in Premier League season as end nearsMohamed Salah's impending exit is set to prompt a move for a winger, with plenty of options in the market available to the club's hierarchy.One of those may be Premier League star Kevin Schade, who has impressed at Brentford so far and has highlighted a key skill that could put him on Liverpool's radar in the coming weeks.Speaking to the Evening Standard, the Brentford winger was asked about who is the fastest in the Premier League, and said: "[Micky] van de Ven, I would say, last season was very quick.

This season, I don’t think anyone [is quicker than me].”Kevin Schade could be an option in the transfer window this summer(Image: (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images))Liverpool has lacked that pace to stretch the game against the opposition, with the roster of players currently missing a fast forward who can send defenders on the back foot.Salah hasn't been at the speed he once was, while the loss of a player like Darwin Nunez, who could cause chaos up front, may be felt more dearly than first anticipated. The need to improve the forward areas may only be exacerbated by Hugo Ekitike's injury issues, which could see him out for up to nine months, depending on how well he recovers.It's no surprise, then, to see Liverpool linked with the likes of Anthony Gordon and Yan Diomande, both of whom would certainly provide that in the attacking wide areas, while Schade could be another on the market.The ability to push opposition defenses may help to create space for others to thrive, with Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak likely to be the main winners from such a move.There is also an expectation that, now Slot and the board know where the issues lie, they can now take the right actions towards improving performances and results.“We didn’t expect the league to become like it did this season,” Slot admitted in early March.

Let’s hope the one that wins the World Cup has a great style of play, wins it by scoring open-play goal after open‑play goal.”While Liverpool moved in one direction, teams went in another. Now it's on the club to evolve in the right direction with the next set of summer signings, where pace in the forward line could be key.