With a hectic summer ahead at Anfield, Liverpool’s official new head coach Arne Slot is going well into his first week in office.
The Dutch coach will welcome his players back for preseason in a month, but he has a lot of work ahead of him in the team as three important players from the Jurgen Klopp era Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, and Trent Alexander-Arnold have expiring contracts that will require attention next year.
The new sporting director, Richard Hughes, has his work cut out for him. Meanwhile, Liverpool is still in desperate need of a midfield player, and they are now focusing on £70m Douglas Luiz, the standout player at Aston Villa, who attracted the attention of multiple elite clubs with his play last season.
Liverpool Interested in Douglas Luiz ahead of next Season
The 26-year-old midfield standout for Aston Villa under manager Unai Emery had a fantastic season last year, helping the team qualify for the Champions League.
The Reds midfield has been lacking in speed and composure, and Luiz’s Premier League experience and resume make him the perfect candidate to join them.
Last season, the Brazilian midfielder made 35 appearances in the Premier League, scoring 9 goals and dishing out 5 assists.
Douglas Luiz is among the top midfield targets for this summer, with Villa valuing his transfer at £70 million. This number should come as no surprise because it accurately shows the state of the market today, where league proven players command high fees.
By making a long-term commitment to this midfield player, Liverpool is able to reinforce their core group and remain competitive at the top levels.
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