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With the January transfer window approaching the deadline, the important decisions needed for Liverpool to strengthen their squad are fast approaching. The Reds have been linked with a host of transfers so far this winter, but they have yet to bring anyone through the door. The club continues its push for success in the Premier League and Champions League, so there's no more room for waste in time to secure reinforcements. Further, Liverpool is also weighing options over some of their youngsters.
Arne Slot's Coming Talks with Liverpool Sporting Director
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed he will meet the club's sporting director Richard Hughes on Thursday to conclude his plans regarding the squad. Those talks will decide which of those players will stay on to play a part in the pursuit of the team's goals this season.
Slot emphasized the strengthening of the squad in the coming summer transfer window but told the fans to be calm as the current team is strong enough to keep up with the demands of the level. He said, "I know people question our transfer activity because we've been quiet in both the summer and winter windows, but we're happy with the squad as it stands. However, we are working hard to strengthen in the summer."
Stefan Bajcetic Agrees Loan to Las Palmas
Stefan Bajcetic has joined La Liga side Las Palmas on loan until the end of the season. The 20-year-old midfielder had spent the first part of the season with Red Bull Salzburg, where struggled for consistent playing time after his former coach Pep Lijnders was sacked in December. There was no option for a permanent transfer; Bajcetic chose the move to Las Palmas over one to Porto.
This loan deal gives Bajcetic the assurance of game time, which was not there for him at Salzburg, further developing his craft.
Arne Slot's Transfer Meeting to Shape Liverpool's Future
The meeting that is going to take place between Arne Slot and Richard Hughes will also involve discussions about the players to keep for the rest of the season. As for young guns on the radar, one name that does the rounds is Jayden Danns, but reportedly, Slot wants to keep James McConnell at Anfield. The latter did impress in his last outing in the Champions League, and Slot was insistent that he wasn't going anywhere on loan. "James McConnell hasn't played much in the last few months due to injury, but he impressed me today. While a loan might have proved beneficial to him, he remains at Liverpool."
With less than a week until the transfer window closes, fans at Liverpool now await further action in terms of incomings and outgoings as Slot pieces together his plans for the current squad.
