Liverpool news as Arne Slot told to make transfer and Virgil van Dijk speaks
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Liverpool has four games left this season and will be determined to end it on a high, securing a top-three finish with key transfer decisions looming this summerArne Slot is facing a huge game in his Liverpool career(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool has the chance to bring its inconsistent season to a positive close across its remaining four fixtures.The Reds' reign as Premier League champions will come to an end shortly, with either Arsenal or Manchester City likely to be their successor. Having climbed to fourth in the table on the back of their 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace last weekend, a two-goal winning margin against Manchester United on Sunday would see them leapfrog their fiercest rivals into third place.While a top-three finish will certainly not erase the frustration of what might have been in Arne Slot's second campaign at Liverpool, it could serve as a springboard heading into next season.READ MORE: Liverpool injury latest and possible return dates before Man Utd including Mo Salah and AlissonREAD MORE: Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard disagree after Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal penalty controversyLiverpool.com examines a potential swap deal that the Dutchman has been urged to pursue, alongside Virgil van Dijk's candid comments on the transfer speculation surrounding his club.Slot urged to pursue swap dealAmong the difficulties that have hampered Liverpool's progress this season, a lack of cutting edge from their attack arguably stands out above all else.While the club may invest further in their forward line this summer, former Reds midfielder Jermaine Pennant has called on Arne Slot to bring in Michael Olise as a replacement for Mohamed Salah, who is set to depart Anfield at the end of the season.Michael Olise scored a stunning goal in midweek(Image: Getty Images)The Bayern Munich star has enjoyed an exceptional second campaign in Germany, registering 20 goals and 29 assists across 47 appearances.
Despite his Bayern contract not running out until 2029, Pennant maintained that securing the France international must happen "at all costs" for Liverpool.Following the 24-year-old's superb strike in Bayern's 5-4 Champions League semifinal defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday, Pennant posted on X: "Liverpool go out and get Olise right now, at all costs. Any amount plus Gakpo."Cody Gakpo has faced criticism from Liverpool supporters for his underwhelming displays, having managed just eight goals and six assists in 48 appearances across all competitions.Van Dijk addresses rumorsWith Salah and Andy Robertson set to depart Liverpool, the future of Curtis Jones remains a subject of speculation.
The midfielder is entering the final year of his contract with no news yet on a potential extension.The 25-year-old was reportedly linked with a surprising switch to Inter Milan during the January transfer window, but he remained at the club and has since caught the eye at right-back in recent weeks. Having made only 14 league starts this season, there have been suggestions that the England ace has become dissatisfied with his role under Slot.When Van Dijk was asked whether he wishes to see the academy product remain at Anfield, the skipper replied: "Of course.