OPINION
There is no time to rest at Liverpool after such an incredible season.
Jurgen Klopp has no doubt brought the good times back to Anfield, but should the German want to improve on what has already been achieved, he must utilise the transfer market.
Many fans would argue that the squad put together over the previous two seasons is good enough to kick on, but the Reds must use their success to their advantage in the pursuit of young talent.
When you compare their squad depth to Manchester City, you can see the significant difference between the two – with Klopp having Divock Origi as his main back up striker compared to Pep Guardiola who has Gabriel Jesus.
Liverpool do not need to bring in big money names that could replace their marquee players but explore the possibility of bringing in younger talents who can develop from the bench and gain experience throughout the campaign.
The expected arrival of 17-year-old PEC Zwolle defender Sepp van den Berg is a great start, with Liverpool reportedly beating Bayern Munich and Ajax to his signature. This report was followed by the news that the Reds have sent scout Dave Fallows to Italy to monitor some of the talents on offer at the Under-21’s European Championship.
This could turn into an inspired move, and something that journalist Jonathan Northcroft predicted on the Transfer Window Podcast. The Sunday Times correspondent expected Klopp to target younger prospects this summer rather than making big name moves.
Many reported targets such as Junior Firpo and James Maddison have featured in the tournament, with Fallows set to make a list of potential targets for chief scout Barry Hunter and eventually Klopp himself.
Liverpool already have enough top quality for their starting XI with the likes of Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Sadio Mane and Andrew Robertson, so to try and find players on par with them would be a waste of time and money – after all, who would join to sit on the bench.
Their reported transfer policy means sourcing young but talented prospects who could fill in as and when needed but also be happy enough to remain on the fringes until called upon by Jurgen Klopp.
This is definitely the correct way to go with Liverpool already having a set team that has brought them Champions League glory. Young starlets can surely come into the fold and improve them dramatically for the future.
