Liverpool’s Premier League title defence began with a 4-2 victory over Bournemouth, but Arne Slot’s message was clear: the squad still lacks one more attacking piece.
Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, and Hugo Ekitike all found the net on opening night, with Ekitike standing out—scoring, assisting, and pressing tirelessly.
Yet Slot, speaking after the match, admitted the departures of Darwin Núñez and Luis Díaz have left a gap. “Hugo can play as a nine or off the left,” Slot said, “but we need at least one more attacker.” in a confirmed news by Sky Sports.
Liverpool’s pursuit of firepower has led them to Alexander Isak.
The Newcastle striker has expressed a desire to leave, and reports suggest the Reds are preparing a £120 million bid to break the deadlock.
Such a move would give Slot a flexible front line, with Isak’s pace and finishing complementing the existing options.
Defensive concerns haven’t vanished either.
Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace remains on the club’s radar as he enters the final year of his contract. Valued at around £35 million, he represents a rare top-flight bargain.
Adding Guehi alongside new recruit Giovanni Leoni could provide the stability missing for much of last season, where Ibrahima Konaté and Virgil van Dijk often bore too much of the load.
Friday’s win offered promise, but it also revealed fragility.
Joe Gomez struggled off the bench, and the backline still looks one injury away from vulnerability.
With Isak and Guehi both possible arrivals before the window closes, Liverpool’s transfer business may yet define their ability to stay on top.