Liverpool transfer plans hinted in interview, following defender's talks with Arne Slot

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot isn't looking for a particular kind of player, following comments from a transfer target

Incoming Liverpool manager Arne Slot of Feyenoord Rotterdam looks on prior to the Dutch Eredivisie match between Feyenoord and Go Ahead Eagles at Feyenoord Stadium on May 14, 2023 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot is not looking for a left-sided defender – despite rumours suggesting otherwise.

That's according to one transfer target, who has revealed some of Liverpool's transfer plans following talks with Slot. The Merseysiders are believed to be looking for upgrades without rebuilding the side, given that last summer was a busy one under Jurgen Klopp.

The Dutchman is looking to add sensible additions rather than tear down the side built by Jurgen Klopp, who left after last season.

Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool at his final Press Conference at AXA Training Centre on May 17, 2024 in Kirkby, England. (Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Jurgen Klopp rebuilt Liverpool last year (Image credit: Getty Images)

In an interview with Dutch outlet Voetbal International, Feyenoord defender David Hancko revealed his talks with former manager Slot and claimed, “they [Liverpool] are not looking for a player in my position”. 

Hancko is a left-sided centre-back, who can play left-back. Liverpool have been previously linked with players in that posiiton to replace the outgoing Joel Matip, with Hancko himself touted when one of his agents, Branislav Jasurek of FairSports Agency, revealed to TN that he'd had contact with the Merseysiders over Hancko.

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“That chance is small,” the Slovakia defender said of a move to Anfield. “I spoke to [Slot] a few times after the season, chatted to him, but I don’t think they are looking for a player in my position so I don’t think a move to Liverpool will happen.

“But I wish him the best good luck, he really is a fantastic coach.”

David Hancko of Feyenoord celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League match between Atletico Madrid and Feyenoord at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on October 04, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.

David Hancko says he isn't going to Liverpool (Image credit: Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

In FourFourTwo's view, it's certainly a surprise to hear that Liverpool don't want a left-sided centre-back, given the links to Piero Hincapie and Goncalo Inacio – but perhaps they don't need Hancko because they're already pressing ahead with a target in that position.

What seems more likely, however, is that defence is less of a priority for Slot heading into his first transfer window. 

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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.