Liverpool manager Arne Slot has identified his first transfer at Anfield
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Liverpool are on the cusp of making their first signing under new manager Arne Slot, with the Dutchman starting to shape his squad.
The Reds are set for a transformational summer after the Jurgen Klopp era drew to a close last season, with big transfers touted. Last summer, Liverpool signed four midfielders and didn't upgrade in any other position – with other positions likely to be the focus of this transfer window.
Former Reds director Michael Edwards is back in charge of transfers at Anfield – with a surprising first deal on the cards.
Michael Edwards (L) has lots of work to do this summer (Image credit: Getty Images)
Ayman is just 16 years old – so it is unclear when the centre-back could actually feature in the first-team plans at Anfield. He is yet to play for Wolves' first-team and also wanted by Chelsea.
Still, this is a move that highlights the direction that the club are heading in post-Klopp to be a leader in hoovering up the best young talent from across the country.
Alvin Ayman in action against Liverpool for Wolves (Image credit: Getty Images)
In FourFourTwo's view, this is certainly a reason for Reds fans to be excited, given that Ayman is a player of considerable maturity for his age – but with such intrigue around this signing comes the need for patience.
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It may be a while before Ayman even plays senior football – and Liverpool could loan the youngster out before he plays for them.
Mark White is the Digital Content Editor at FourFourTwo. During his time on the brand, Mark has written three cover features on Mikel Arteta, Martin Odegaard and the Invincibles, and has written pieces on subjects ranging from Sir Bobby Robson’s time at Barcelona to the career of Robinho. An encyclopedia of football trivia and collector of shirts, he first joined the team back in 2020 as a staff writer.
