August 14th 2024.
According to former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy, the club's chances of winning the Premier League title are slim until they make some significant signings. While there has been a change in the Anfield dugout with the departure of Jurgen Klopp and the arrival of Arne Slot, the team has not seen much change in the dressing room. In fact, they are the only team in Europe's top five leagues that has not made a single signing this summer.
It was rumored that Liverpool had secured a deal for defensive midfielder Martin Zubimendi for a whopping £51 million, but the player ultimately decided to stay with Real Sociedad. Murphy believes that without a world-class defensive midfielder and another top-quality defender, Slot and his team will not be able to compete with the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal for the title.
"I expect them to finish in the top four, but I don't think they have what it takes to overcome City," Murphy stated during an interview on talkSPORT. "They would greatly benefit from two new significant signings, particularly a center-back and a holding midfielder."
Liverpool's failure to secure Zubimendi's signature was a major blow for the team, especially since they had believed the deal was close to being finalized. "It's unlike Liverpool to not get a deal done," Murphy expressed his disappointment. "Last year, they missed out on Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo, and now they have lost out on Zubimendi as well. It's not ideal, especially when they are in need of a player in that position."
Despite these setbacks, Murphy still has faith in Liverpool's ability to secure a spot in the Champions League. He believes that Slot can get the best out of the young and upcoming stars in the team. "Even if they don't sign anyone, I still believe they will improve because so many of their young players are getting better," Murphy shared. "Players like Darwin Nunez, Harvey Elliott, Curtis Jones, Conor Bradley, and Jarell Quansah have all gained valuable experience last season and will continue to improve. And let's not forget about Luis Diaz, who missed half of last season due to injury. Keeping him fit will be crucial for the team."
Arne Slot's debut as Liverpool's manager will be against Ipswich this Saturday, and Murphy is eager to see how the team performs under their new leader. "It's going to be an exciting season for Liverpool," Murphy concluded. "They may have missed out on some signings, but they have a talented squad and a great manager. I have no doubt they will make their mark in the league."
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