Friday Findings: Arne Slot to Stay, Wingers being targeted, and Konate to leave?
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“Talks ongoing between the club and new players and I am involved in that.” Such a big moment for him and the LFC fans, as many have been calling for his sack, some have wanted to give him time, and it seems as though FSG, Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards, have listened to what I think could be the minority and plan to go forward with the Dutch manager.Throughout the past two weeks we have heard this claim to be the case as many trusted and influential journalists have been releasing the news that he is still backed by the club's board and will look to set him up to succeed in his third season at the helm at Anfield.It was the words of Paul Joyce that finally had many firmly believe that Slot will be the manager heading into the new season in August. The revered and respected journalist is often the man to have the truth surrounding Liverpool and this looks to have been the case once again.Two Wingers Named as TargetsWe go back to Paul Joyce as he announced that as expected LFC will look to “Prioritise the signing of wingers to improve performances,” which seems like a very naïve way to look at this season's shortcomings.
Club legend Mo Salah will be leaving at the end of the season and with Hugo Ekitike out injured, Cody Gakpo has the versatility to fill in while the Frenchman recovers, two new wingers would not be out of the question for Slot and the “improvements” he’s looking for.RC Lens v Paris Saint-Germain - Ligue 1 McDonald's | Jean Catuffe/GettyImagesThe two names Joyce did drop are the two many Reds fans will have been watching in recent times, Bradley Barcola of PSG and Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig. An interesting subplot to this window is the thought that LFC will not be spending as much as last summer, but in some eyes, will be needing more players through the door.Konate Heading for the ExitIbrahima Konate joined the club in 2021 and has been an exceptional signing for the Reds, complimented massively by his partner and skipper, Virgil van Dijk, the duo have combined to create a formidable partnership.
In what was always going to be a major talking point of this season, especially when you think back to the way Trent left, Konate’s contract situation has not strayed from the thought of many fans, and up until this week, many thought that it was a foregone conclusion that the centre back would be signing a new contract at Anfield. It will make it even more difficult for Liverpool as Konate will be with his national team at this year’s World Cup in North America, with time running out to reach agreement.That’s all the major news for this week, check back in next Friday for the ‘Findings’ that come out in this whirlwind eco-systemn around Liverpool Football Club.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow