The January transfer window is edging closer and a positive update has emerged regarding Liverpool’s potential business during it.
Sunday’s 2-0 win away to West Ham was a positive for the Reds, bringing an end to a dire run of form that has seen Slot under pressure to keep his job.
That’s not to say that the Dutchman isn’t still feeling the heat ahead of games against Sunderland and Leeds United this week, though, with two more big performances required from his side.
Despite a busy summer in the transfer market, Liverpool still look lacking in depth in certain areas, with failure to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi on deadline day a big blow.
The Premier League champions have also struggled in attack, with Mohamed Salah a long way from his best and Cody Gakpo flattering to deceive, despite posting some solid numbers.
According to Football Insider, Liverpool and FSG are “still planning to make money available” for Slot in January, as he looks to add more depth to his squad.
It is claimed that “there is no intention for the Merseysiders to rein in their spending mid-season, with centre-back outlined as a key area of concern for them.”
Should Liverpool wait for Guehi until the summer?
This will be music to the ears of Liverpool supporters, who will always be hungry to see as many new signings brought in as possible.
A new central defender does feel important, considering Giovanni Leoni is out for the season, and an injury to Virgil van Dijk would be a disaster, given the lack of options.
That said, if Guehi is still only available in the summer, it may be worth taking the risk and waiting until then, rather than bringing in a lesser addition in January.
That would clearly be a gamble, so there is some sense in making a move for someone else midway through the season, but if that happens, it has to be a genuine and long-term target, rather than a panic buy.
Similarly, if a wide attacker is looked at, the player in question must be viewed as a future replacement for Salah, not a mid-season punt.
