Liverpool’s Arne Slot transferred the perspective as Mohamed Salah brought his next move into focus

Liverpool’s summer transfer window has been quiet so far as Arne Slot’s tenure got off to a conservative start.

The Dutchman arrives from Feyenoord with a big task on his hands to replace Jurgen Klopp. The outgoing German head coach was a huge presence at Anfield and had a big impact on all aspects of the club.

Slot’s role with the Reds will vary, however, as FSG have recruited the 45-year-old as head coach, with jobs such as player recruitment outsourced to sporting directors. However, in our latest look at the media headlines, it looks like Slot will still be sending clear instructions to those above him about what he wants.

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Clear slot instructions

In a recent interview with The Athletic, Slot’s former scout from the Netherlands, Christos Akkas, explained how he is on his old boss with recruiting.

He said: “The coach has been very specific about what he wants to play. And we have been able to capture from a data perspective, from a scouting perspective, but also from a mental, physical, technical, tactical perspective, exactly how he wants . Play.

“And then the club set some rules. So we never sign a player older or more expensive than the one being replaced.”

What the ECHO says: The problem with the role of head coach for many managers is that they fear losing influence over key decisions at the club. However, in this case FSG clearly have a clear structure to ensure that transfers work effectively, not as we have seen at other clubs where transfers can often be all over the place with too many voices having their say .

Salah future claim

In a recent interview with bet365, former midfielder Paul Ince believes he saw a change in Salah last season and will be considering his future closely this summer.

“When it started coming out about Mohamed Salah going to Saudi Arabia at the end of last season and how much they were prepared to pay him, I thought he was out of form,” he said.

“He wasn’t the Salah of old. I think you have to understand, Salah was absolutely huge for Liverpool. Absolutely huge, year after year, scoring so many goals.

“But in the last three or four months of the season he looked a bit tired, a bit tired. He didn’t look himself and his touch wasn’t there.

“It’s a tricky one because he is so important to Liverpool Football Club and has been for many years. But when Kevin De Bruyne talks about the possibility of going to Saudi Arabia, other players are thinking exactly the same thing.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if Salah goes to Saudi Arabia, but I hope he stays because he is such a special player and because the manager wants him.”

What the ECHO says: Salah is a huge figure at Liverpool and has been instrumental in the club’s recent success. There is no doubt that he is highly regarded at the club. However, just as Manchester City will do with Kevin De Bruyne, the Reds will plan for life without him and ensure there is a suitable succession for when the time comes for the forward to leave.