This article will delve into Liverpool Football Club’s strategy to revive their fortunes in the upcoming season through a transformative summer transfer window.

After a challenging season that saw them fall short of their usual standards, Liverpool are determined to rebuild their fortress and bounce back stronger than ever.

This article explores the club’s plans, potential targets, and the impact these signings could have on Liverpool’s quest for success.

The Challenges of The Reds

Every team that makes history eventually needs to change. By the time the nation knows the starting XI of a winning team in the UK that manages to lift the EPL trophy as well as the Champions League, history is made, but sooner or later, it’s time to revamp the squad.

Luckily for The Reds, they have a manager of incredible skills, highly coveted by other top European clubs. Much like Fergie did at Man United, now it’s time for Klopp to build his second big team.

The biggest challenge in the last season was an ageing midfield, having bought just one midfielder in the last four years, the intensity of the Liverpool press and play, isn’t what it once was.

While players like Salah still have quality, and Darwin Nuñez remains promising, the old names like Milner, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Henderson and even Keita were not as dynamic as English domestic football demands, let alone the Champions League.

Defensive heavyweights in Konate and Van Dijk have been in and out the side all season and Gomez and Trent seem more prone to errors than before.

As a side, Liverpool have been unable to sustain high pressure, with opposition teams able to progress higher up the pitch more easily. This then results in more pressure on the defence, who averaged 6.4 defensive actions per game in the defensive third, which is an increase on last season.

Because of that, they’re giving up way more chances, and conceding more shots on goal this season compared to the past five. And to make matters worse, they’re giving up an average of 1.4 expected goals per game – much higher than seasons before.

Who Wants to Play in Just the Europa League?

The biggest problem for the Reds, however, is the fact that they failed to qualify for the Champions League. It’s difficult attracting the biggest names if you’re not playing the biggest competitions..

Therefore, the challenges for The Reds go beyond being skilful in the market, they’ll have to argue their case to attract top talent and therefore spend more. Not a great starting point to be rebuilding a team.

However, Klopp has stated that he will take the competition seriously and will “make it ours next season”. With him surviving the “seven year curse” and after a strong summer window, Liverpool would be a strong case for European silverware next season.

Transfer Rumours… How to Choose Which Ones to Take Seriously?

It’s boring without top-level football,but instead of falling into the trap of every transfer rumour out there, many of those ‘designed’ to ‘promote’ certain players, let’s try to be a bit more intuitive over here.

Federico Chiesa, for example, is a recent rumour, but would the Italian leave Juventus for an adventure up north in the UK? At some point in the lives of footballers, they get to ask themselves whether they should remain loyal to a specific club or not.

Juventus had a turbulent season last time out and ultimately have to play Conference League Qualifiers and for a player that once was a protagonist in the UEFA EURO title of Italy in 2020, is that big enough?

Would Europa League level footie in Liverpool be enough to motivate a move, plus the reputation of the EPL? Perhaps. Mané’s departure surely made Liverpool’s attack weaker, and if Klopp is keen to keep that formation, he could be a good alternative.

Gabriel Veiga, the 21 year old Spanish central midfielder for Celta Vigo is on the radar of all the top teams. Gabriel Veiga’s passing game is strong, with an average pass completion rate of 76.8%. He excels at making progressive passes, estimated at around 4.82, and he can carry the ball forward with an average of 2.94 progressive carries.

According to FBRef, he’s successful in about 1.88 take-ons and has an impressive accuracy rate of 98%. All of this means Veiga has the skills to create opportunities and find open spaces on the field, particularly in the final third. He is also not afraid to take shots from long range and had 15 G&A in the 2022/23 season.

Looking set to have a strong future in the Spain national team, it won’t be long before a bigger club comes calling. Bookmakers have Veiga odds of 13/8 to make the switch to Merseyside this summer, for those looking for any free bets available on many UK betting sites.

Manu Kone,the Frenchman, is a regular for the French national youth teams and at 22 years old has a lot to offer his next club.

Currently at Borussia Monchengladbach, he has showcased his athleticism and technical ability. He can cover a lot of the pitch and has made an impact both defensively and offensively this season.

Additionally is very comfortable in possession and in 2022 completed the most take-ons by a defensive or central midfielder in Europe’s top-five leagues. At 6ft 1, Kone is the ideal box to box midfielder to revamp Liverpool’s midfield.

Summary: Trying to Bring Young Talent

When you forcedly have to adopt a long-term project, focusing on the young names seems like a smart move. Of course, the Premier League is no joke, and they have to worry about the immediate present, not just the future.

But the hard reality is this: even if Liverpool had endless cash to spend – which is not the case – most footballers worth £100m+ just don’t want to miss one season of UCL-level football.

Liverpool and Klopp won’t simply ‘be smart’ and focus on the £20m-£50m price tags out there. They have to. And if their homework is done right, and they return to the UCL in 2024/25, then they will be able to attract tier 1 names in the transfer window.

So the goals for Liverpool in the upcoming season will be forcibly humble, compared to their recent past.

But they do have a great manager and that counts for a lot. Time will tell what Liverpool will show us in the 2023/24 EPL season and the domestic cups.