Liverpool have endured what many followers consider to be an underwhelming first switch window below new supervisor Arne Slot as he appears to be like to develop a facet fine-tuned to former boss Jurgen Klopp.
The Dutchman faces the daunting activity of changing a god-like determine within the pink half of Merseyside with a squad now creeping dangerously shut to say no.
Key figures Mohamed Salah , Virgil van Dijk and Alisson all sit on the flawed facet of 30, whereas concern persists round Trent Alexander Arnold’s future with simply 12 months remaining on his present deal.
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Departures of younger abilities Sepp van den Berg and Fabio Carvalho, each for charges touching the £20 million mark, have prompted followers to demand reinforcements earlier than the window closes to offer Slot the perfect likelihood of hitting the bottom operating on this new period at Anfield.
A broadly publicised transfer for Actual Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi didn’t materialise earlier within the window, with the membership seemingly unwilling to pursue a backup choice, whereas rumours surrounding a brand new defender have additionally gone chilly in latest weeks.
Nonetheless, it now appears the Reds will quickly be off the mark with the signing of Valencia’s Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.
Mamardashvili appears to be like set to affix Liverpool after weeks of hypothesis (Picture credit score: Ivan Terron/Europa Press through Getty Pictures)
The 23-year-old has put pen to paper on a transfer which is prone to price round €35 million, in keeping with Fabrizio Romano .
The Italian journalist confirmed that the deal could be accomplished earlier than the tip of the window for a assured €30 million with an extra €5 million in add-ons.
The deal appears to be like set to undergo formally in 2025 with Mamardashvili remaining at Valencia for the rest of the season to keep up common minutes earlier than difficult Alisson for the primary spot at Anfield. A ten per cent future sell-on clause can be to be inserted.
Alisson may quickly have fierce competitors for his beginning place (Picture credit score: Clive Rose/Getty Pictures)
In FourFourTwo’s opinion, this represents exceptional worth for cash. At simply 23 years previous, Mamardashvili is already one among Europe’s greatest goalkeepers as confirmed by his performances at Euro 2024 . His age additionally suggests he’ll keep his capacity for at the least one other decade. Nonetheless, the transfer does elevate some critical questions on the way forward for Liverpool’s present goalkeepers.
A expertise like Mamardashvili is not going to agree to sit down on the bench ceaselessly, suggesting Alisson’s time might be coming to an finish. If, someway, has has agreed to play backup, what does this imply for the proficient Caoimhin Kelleher, who himself has been topic to loads of switch curiosity this summer season? Loads to keep watch over however be excited, Liverpool followers!
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